Supporting Documents for Medical Student Opportunities
What Type of Document Do I Need?
If you are a medical student pursuing a scholarship, fellowship, research opportunity, or global health elective, you may need supporting documents as part of your application to a program. Below is a description of what is available at the school.
1. Letter of Recommendation (LOR)
If you need a LOR (not a dean’s letter for residency) that provides a detailed outline of your academic history, achievements, and a strong endorsement of your skills, you may request a LOR from a dean in the Student Affairs Office. LORs are about 2 pages in length and are the most detailed of any of the documents listed on this page.
2. Certificate of Registration or Certificate of Good Standing
The school Registrar will generate the following documents on behalf of medical students. The Registrar is the only office that provides this information to students as it is considered confidential. To request any of the documents below, complete the Request for verification of student status from the school Registrar’s Office.
- Certificate of Registration
- Certificate of Good Standing
- Certificate of Good Standing for Outside Elective
3. Verification of Enrollment
A student may obtain a verification of enrollment (confirms a student attends BU) from MyBUStudent.
4. Letter Granting Permission to Undertake Global Health Elective
The Enrichment Office will write a letter (signed by Dr. Leanza, Director of Global Health Programs) indicating the student has received permission from the school faculty to participate in the planned global health elective. E-mail Ana Gregory to request this document.