Residency program vacations

Residents are given 21 vacation days per year. Residents may take up to 5 vacation days per rotation. Each resident receives a book fund that can be used to purchase a variety of educational materials. The university library, the Texas Medical Center library and the MDACC radiology library provide additional resources such as textbooks, digital teaching media, journals for residents as well as a calm study environment. R1 and R2 residents each receive their own SonoSim devices to learn the basics of ultrasound, how to perform ultrasound scans, and make diagnoses.

All residents have the opportunity to attend the renowned AIRP course during their second year of training, which is now offered both virtually and in-person in Silver Springs, Maryland.

This is a 4-week course that provides a comprehensive review of radiologic imaging and a radiologic presentation of a broad range of diseases and their pathological basis from all organ systems and imaging modalities. The department covers tuition fees for this course, in addition to receiving your regular salary.

Interested residents may choose a month-long elective during their senior year to obtain a Certificate in Healthcare Management through the University of Houston at Clear Lake, which is located in the Texas Medical Center.

The Physician Educator Certificate Program CPEP is an 8-month program for residents who are interested in receiving more training in teaching effectiveness. This certificate program prepares trainees for their academic career, resulting in greater teaching confidence and job satisfaction. This course meets once a month for 8 months. Radiology residents develop skills to become effective educators, including attending workshops, giving lectures to other residents and medical students, and preparing a capstone project.

ESIR training is completed within the 4-year diagnostic radiology residency. Currently, we accept up to 4 senior residents each year for this pathway. Applicants for general surgery certification must acquire no fewer than 48 weeks of full-time experience in each residency year.

This is required regardless of the amount of operative experience obtained. Residents should plan on applying for vacation at the appropriate time of the year to maximize the potential to attend interviews. As stated above, all such days cannot affect the 48 weeks of full-time training per year that is mandatory. Each program must have policies and procedures in place that ensure coverage of patient care in the event that a resident may be unable to perform their patient care responsibilities.

These policies must be implemented without fear of negative consequences for the resident who is unable to provide the clinical work Core. Absence for Health Reasons Policy. The Family and Medical Leave Act of FMLA entitles each eligible employee to a maximum of 12 weeks of unpaid leave for certain family and medical reasons in a month period.

Faculty of Medicine Division of Neurosurgery. Research Research Report. PAR-BC Article 14 — Vacation Leave All residents are granted vacation according to the policy as laid down by the PAR-BC 4 weeks holiday 20 working days per year Up to two consecutive weeks of this can be taken as a block Scheduling of vacations shall be determined by the Program or Educational Director in accordance with operational and educational requirements.

Conference Leave Conference leave must be approved by the Program Director, and requested a minimum of three months in advance. Off-service Residents Off service residents will require to apply for vacation leave 3-months in advance before their rotation start, if not enough notice in advance, they will decline their applications.

Residents who are accepted to present posters or workshops can request that these conference days be exempt from the 10 day restriction. Exam Leave. Below is a summary of the Exam Leave for Family Practice residents.

Refer to the Collective Agreement for a summary of Educational Leave for Current Residents. Pregnancy in Residency. The amount of protected time off, per one-way trip, is as follows: Travel under three hours: no time off Travel between three-six hours: half-day 4hrs off Travel over six hours: full day off Travel time can be supported through google maps if necessary. Residents are entitled 20 working days vacation. Residents must attend all mandatory program activities.

Christmas Holiday and Other Leaves. Residents are also entitled to five consecutive days off during the twelve day period that encompasses Christmas, New Year Day and two full weekends. Courses, Conferences and Educational Leave.

The following principles apply: One-way travel under three hours: no time off One-way travel between three-six hours: half-day 4hrs off One-way travel over six hours: full day off Travel time can be supported through a Google map if necessary.