- Printed certificates of completion are:
- only issued upon request as they require specialized paper, printing, and multiple wet signatures;
- produced on a quarterly basis (3 - 4 months);
- snail-mailed to requestor;
- not able to display specific fellowships or subspecialties.
- Electronic certificates are:
- faster to produce;
- emailed (requestor can print out if desired).
- Verification letters are:
- fastest to produce;
- emailed (requestor can print out if desired);
- the best choice for employment verifications rather than a certificate
- Certificates and verification letters document only the time of appointment with OPA
- OPA does not verify appointments for:
- GME at Stanford Hospital and Clinics;
- HHMI;
- visiting scholars;
- visiting postdocs;
- visiting student researchers;
- staff positions.
| Certificate of Completion | Verification Letter |
| Suitable for framing | Not for framing |
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Typically produced in 3 - 4 months for the paper version Faster for electronic version |
Typically produced in a week |
| Not appropriate for job applications or employment verifications | Appropriate for job applications and employment verifications |
| To obtain, complete this form: https://forms.gle/AoT4vjJp2zMQE2qNA |
To obtain, complete this form: https://postdocs.stanford.edu/about/verifications |
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Paper certificates sent via snail mail Electronic certificates sent via email |
Sent via email |
