BC's September illness wave meets the province's doctor shortage. We bridge the gap.
BC's back-to-school season brings a predictable wave of illness. Combined with the province's ongoing doctor shortage, getting a sick note in September can mean a full day wasted at a walk-in clinic, if you can even find one accepting patients.
MedLetter serves BC students and parents during the September rush:
BC universities accept medical documentation from any licensed BC physician. MedLetter provides accommodation letters with CPSBC credentials, specific recommendations, and official letterhead, meeting the requirements of UBC, SFU, UVic, BCIT, and all BC post-secondary institutions.
BC's 5 paid sick days don't require a doctor's note by law, but many employers still ask for documentation after 2-3 days. When September viruses hit your household, get your note from home. $49, same day, no clinic wait.
Yes. MedLetter provides same-day sick notes from CPSBC-registered physicians year-round, including during peak back-to-school periods when walk-in clinics are busiest.
MedLetter charges a flat $49 regardless of season. Walk-in clinics charge the same year-round ($20-$100) but wait times increase significantly during peak periods.
Yes. Walk-in clinic wait times in British Columbia can double or triple during September, often exceeding 4-6 hours. Online services like MedLetter maintain same-day delivery regardless of demand.
It depends on your employer's policy. Many British Columbia employers require a sick note for absences of 3+ days, or for absences adjacent to weekends/holidays. Check your workplace policy or employment contract.
New sick-note requests are temporarily paused while we review our service. We are not accepting new orders at this time.