Hello everyone. I was hoping to ask my gen chem 2 professor for a recommendation letter to a medical school but am uncertain how to do so because I am currently not in the application process. I took his class last spring semester and thought it would be best to get a recommendation letter now because he may not remember me as well 2 years from now when I start the application process. I have many med schools in mind and am unsure whether or not he should include the name of a med school which I want to apply to. Is it possible for him to send the letter to me now and I can simply attach it to the recommendation letter section of the application when I apply or do the letters need to be sent by him to the med school at the time of the application (2 years from now). Also, is there a certain format for him to follow in writing the letter? Should the date be included if he sends me a letter of recommendation now? Thanks.