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Vacations/Leave

Residents are granted the following:

Holidays: Independence Day, Labor Day, Thanksgiving Break, Winter Break, Dr. King’s Birthday, Spring Break and Memorial Day. In addition, the residents are allowed 15 vacation/sick/interviews/CE courses/personal leave requests.

Requests for personal days shall be submitted in writing, for approval, to the Director AT LEAST THREE WEEKS in advance of the anticipated dates (unless an emergency situation exists). If approved, it is the responsibility of the resident taking leave to do the following:

1. Make sure that no conflicting assignments exist and all assigned duties are completed (i.e.: seminar chairperson).
2. Notify the receptionist concerning patient scheduling.
3. Fifteen days of leave is allowed. These days may be used for sick, personal, vacation or, interviews, etc.
4. Promptness and attendance are critical to maintaining schedules. Repeated tardiness and/or absences will not be tolerated. Any missed time past the fifteen (15) days of allowable leave will need to be made up before receiving a certificate.