SICK LEAVE
Sick leave is credited to the year of appointment. There is no carry over
between training programs. Sick leave is accrued at the rate of 8 hours
(one working day) per month.
1. Each house officer shall immediately notify the chief resident or
program director of any illness and, if required by the department,
shall provide physician records to document illness lasting three or
more consecutive days or an unusual absence pattern.
2. Additional sick leave may be granted at the discretion of the
department chairperson; makeup time may, however, be required to meet
the educational objectives.
3. If a house officer has been issued advance vacation/sick leave
(borrowed from the upcoming year) and separates from the program prior
to the beginning of the new year, all advanced time shall be reimbursed
to the University.
4. Not more than five days of accrued sick leave may be used when a house
officer is required to be in attendance or provide care because of illness
in the family or if a house officer's attendance is required due to a death
of a relative.
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