A leave of absence for medical reasons can be granted for a period of up to six months,
provided that a physician’s certification stating that the leave is medically necessary
is furnished.
Health benefits (one year of service required) for employees eligible for leave under
the Family Medical Leave Act will continue for a period of six months from the effective
date of the leave, otherwise, benefits will be maintained for 60 days. Health benefits
for leave due to worker’s compensation will continue for a period of six months.
Prior to returning from a medical leave of absence, an employee must submit a physician’s
return to work certificate.
Residents may use a combination of their PTO and unpaid leave to adequately meet their
needs.
PTO time may be carried over from one year and/or taken from a subsequent year to
cover the leave, unless otherwise specified by the specialty certifying board (see
your residency handbook for specifics on your program).
Depending on the residency program, the time may have to be made up at the end of
the residency training period (see your residency handbook for specifics on your program).
Each resident must abide by the requirements for board certification in their specialty,
which are outlined in your residency handbook. Otherwise the resident risks being
eligible to sit for their specialty board certification exam.