- 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. |