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Continuity Clinic

Last Updated:
 05/2019


Clinic Cancellation Policy
 
  • Schedule changes that involve switching only a half day of clinic do not need approval if all of the following are met:
    • The resident makes up the clinic time missed during the same or future Y week
    • Clinic Mentor can have the resident in clinic during a half day that is during the resident’s administrative time.
  • The following schedule changes need approval from the Ambulatory Chief Resident and Clinic Mentor prior to the switch:
    • Any clinic half day switches that would interfere with DSR, Academy, or Y week subspecialty clinics
    • Any clinic cancellations that will require multiple day absence (ex. conferences, presentations, interviews for fellowship/jobs)
  • To request approval for a clinic change, please send an email to the Ambulatory Chief Resident and Clinic Mentor at least 2 weeks in advance with the following information:
    • Date(s) requested off
    • Detailed explanation for the reason your clinic needs to be cancelled/changed and why this cannot be delayed.
    • Plan on how the time is going to be made up in the future.
  • If you have a sick day/emergency cancellation to notify the Ambulatory Chief and the Program Coordinator Susan Altmayer.


** Residents may not cancel more than one clinic per year nor more than two over the 36 months of the Residency.