Time Off Policy
Per ACGME and ABIM policy, fellows are allowed a total of 20 days off per academic year (this includes interview time, vacation time, and sick time exceeding 4 days); unused time-off cannot be carried over to the following year (i.e., you must use your annual allotment of 20 days).
Anytime beyond 20 days must be made up (i.e., training time must be extended, which means that your residency end date will be after June 30th of your final year; extending your training means that your fellowship or employment start date will be delayed beyond July 1st) in order for you to be eligible for the ABIM Certifying Exam. There are no exceptions to this rule.
*Please note: While we fully support the Family Medical Leave Act, any time taken beyond the allotted 20 days per year must be made up in order to be eligible for promotion or graduation. This will require extending your training time.
*All time off, regardless of reason, requires prior approval from EPO.
*Vacation requests are on a first-come, first-served basis.
Please view our Department of Medicine’s Time Off Policy for more information.
