Policies
Parental Leave Policy
Every year we have residents who grow their families. We make sure any resident is aware of how this life event impacts their training and feels supported with how they decide to balance career and family. Below are two general options that are available when deciding how to structure any parental leave. We advise residents to talk to Dr. Cronin as soon as you feel comfortable disclosing any information so that you can see all options that might be available to you. Each resident’s situation will be different based on PGY level, time of year, standing in program, etc.
Maternity/Paternity Leave Options
Per UMMC HR policy: If official leave for >15 working days, then you need to use short-term disability / FMLA. (HR policy and per resident contract 15 days sick leave).
Options:
1. Taking leave:
a. Maternity leave: Short term disability for up to 3 months, with extension of the end date of residency. Paid at 60% (after sick leave days and vacation used)
b. Paternity leave: Up to 12 weeks of unpaid leave under FMLA
2. Adjusted schedule within the parameters of the residency schedule.
• Sick leave for 15 work days (3 weeks)
• Vacation for up to 3 weeks (depending on what other vacation you would like to have for the year)
• Elective rotation for 4 weeks (reading elective from home)
• 4 weeks: “easy rotation” – some clinic and short call responsibilities
• If additional time is needed/desired, short term disability / FMLA can also be added on.