Resident (ACGME) Leave Guidelines

The below noted ACGME memo serves as a guideline for employee trainees (residents and fellows) at all levels requesting a medical leave for their own disability, child bonding leave, or care for other family member during the course of their NYC H+H employment. The GME (Graduate Medical Education) program will separately address program related status impacted by any approved leave.

Please note Dental Residents are not covered by this NYC H+H policy.

ACGME Memo

Residents & Fellows must submit a current copy of their NYC Health + Hospitals contract along with the necessary request forms noted below.

Forms

Residents & Fellows should use the links below to obtain the forms to request a leave of absence.