LOR question: My former prof/mentor is no longer teaching...

[DrFreud]

Can I still use a LOR from someone who is no longer a faculty member? I don't think they are even allowed to use University letterhead anymore. Any suggestions? Thanks!

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[Jolie South]

I don't think it should be problem, but I would call and check with schools to see what your prof should do.

2 of my profs switched schools and obviously couldn't put their letters on the old school's letterhead. It didn't seem to be a problem for me.

 

[DrFreud]

They are no longer in academia...have been retired for 5 years now...

 

[Jolie South]

They are no longer in academia...have been retired for 5 years now...

I understand. Try calling a few med schools and see what they think of this. If they're not willing to accept the letter in some other format, it looks like you will have to get another LOR.

 

[speedyk]

They are no longer in academia...have been retired for 5 years now...

If he hasn't taught you in at least 5 years but he still is your mentor then maybe this should be a "non-academic letter" (but he should also discuss your performances in his classes) so the stationary doesn't matter.

 

[Jolie South]

If he hasn't taught you in at least 5 years but he still is your mentor then maybe this should be a "non-academic letter" (but he should also discuss your performances in his classes) so the stationary doesn't matter.

That's a good idea.