Sick Notes for International Students in Ontario
International students in Ontario face unique challenges getting medical documentation. Learn your options without OHIP coverage or a family doctor.
## Healthcare Access for International Students
International students face unique challenges: no OHIP coverage (3-month wait), often no family doctor.
## When You Need Sick Notes
- Missed midterms or final exams
- Assignment deadline extensions
- Extended absences from classes
- Academic petition requests
- Withdrawal without academic penalty
## Healthcare Coverage Options
- UHIP (mandatory for most Ontario universities)
- Private insurance from home country
- OHIP after 3-month waiting period
- University health insurance plan
## Challenges Without a Family Doctor
Options: campus health clinics (often booked weeks out), walk-in clinics (long waits), online services like MedLetter.
## MedLetter for International Students
No family doctor needed, no OHIP required, straightforward online form, notes delivered by email, CPSO-registered physicians understand academic documentation requirements.