Online Sick Note Waterloo — For Students and Workers
Waterloo is home to two major universities and a thriving tech sector. MedLetter serves students and workers with same-day physician-reviewed documentation.
How It Works
Step 1: Submit Your Secure Request - Complete a brief clinical intake form describing your symptoms, dates of absence, and documentation needs. Your information is encrypted and confidential.
Step 2: Physician Review - A CPSO-registered physician reviews your request. If clinically appropriate, your letter is prepared. If additional information is needed, you may be asked to complete a brief audio or video assessment.
Step 3: Receive Your Documentation - Your signed medical letter is delivered to your email as a secure PDF. Most letters are delivered within 6 hours.
Who This Helps
- University of Waterloo students needing exam deferrals
- Wilfrid Laurier University students
- Tech workers at Waterloo startups and established companies
- Co-op students needing documentation for missed work terms
- Residents without a family doctor
What Is Included
- Physician name and CPSO registration number
- Statement confirming medical inability to attend work or school for specified dates
- Physician signature and date of review
- Secure PDF format suitable for employer submission
- No diagnosis or private medical details disclosed (patient privacy protected)
FAQ
Does the University of Waterloo accept MedLetter notes?
Yes. UW accepts documentation from CPSO-registered physicians for exam deferrals, assignment extensions, and academic accommodations.
Can co-op students use this for missed work?
Yes. MedLetter documentation is accepted by all Ontario employers including co-op placements.
Does Laurier accept online sick notes?
Yes. Wilfrid Laurier University accepts CPSO physician documentation for academic accommodations.
Related Pages
MedLetter provides physician-reviewed medical letter requests for patients in Ontario. A letter is issued only when clinically appropriate. Some requests may require an audio or video assessment before a physician can issue documentation.