OAR 847-020-0160: Letters and Official Verifications to be Submitted for Licensure

The applicant must ensure that official documents are sent to the Board directly from: (1) The school of medicine: (a) A Dean's Letter of Recommendation must include a statement concerning the applicant's moral and ethical character and overall performance as a medical student. If the school attests that a Dean’s Letter is unavailable or the Board determines that it is unacceptable, a copy of the transcripts may be acceptable. (b) Verification of Medical Education form must include degree issued, date of degree, dates of attendance for each year, dates and reason for any leaves of absence or repeated years, and dates, name and location of school of medicine if a transfer student. (2) The Fifth Pathway Hospital, if such applies: An evaluation of overall performance and specific beginning and ending dates of training. (3) The Educational Commission for Foreign Medical Graduates: Verification of certification. (4) The Director of Medical Education, Chairman or other official of the internship, residency and fellowship hospitals in the United States and other countries: An evaluation of overall performance, specialty and specific beginning and ending dates of training. (5)(a) The Director or other official for practice and employment in hospitals, clinics, etc. in the United States and foreign countries: A currently dated original letter (a copy is not acceptable), sent directly from the hospital/clinic, must include a statement of good standing and specific beginning and ending dates of practice and employment, for the past five (5) years only. (b) If the applicant has ceased practice for more than two years, employment verifications will be required for the past ten (10) years. (c) If such verification is unavailable or incomplete, and for physicians who have been or are in solo practice without hospital privileges at the time of solo practice, provide three reference letters from physicians in the local medical community who are familiar with the applicant’s practice and who have known the applicant for more than six months. (6) If requested by the Board, all health licensing boards in any jurisdiction where the applicant has ever been licensed; regardless of status, i.e., current, lapsed, never practiced there: Verification, sent directly from the boards, must show license number, date issued, examination grades if applicable and status. (7) Official Examination Certifications: An official examination certification showing the examination score is required directly from the National Board of Medical Examiners, the National Board of Osteopathic Medical Examiners, the Medical Council of Canada, the Federation of State Medical Boards or the individual state administering the exam. (8) Any other documentation as required by the Board, including but not limited to medical records and criminal or civil records.