Certificates vs. Verifications

Please be advised that we are currently pausing the creation of both printed and electronic certificates of completion.

• 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.