IV.F.1. Vacation, Sick Leave

House Officers are granted sick and vacation leave as described in the House Officer Manual. Each type of leave will be monitored and granted in accordance with LSUHSC policy, the needs of the Program, and the provisions of applicable law. Whether training time missed because of extended leave can be made up by the House Officer is determined by the Department Head and/or Program Director in accordance with the requirements of the particular Program, the American Board of Medical Subspecialties and the provisions of applicable law. In some instances, a House Officer may exceed the time off allowed by his/her respective board when taking all leave allowed by LSUHSC. For that reason, House Officers should familiarize themselves with the policies of their respective board regarding the effects of leave on board eligibility and discuss the potential impact of taking leave with the Program Director.
House Officers are permitted 14 days (two 7-day weeks) of non-cumulative paid sick leave per year for illness or injury of the resident or for an immediate family member. Extended sick leave without pay is allowable at the discretion of the Department and in accordance with applicable law.