Policies - Leaves of Absence
Procedure for Taking a Leave of Absence
- Notify your mentor, Program Director, and Training Grant Coordinator of your need to take a leave of absence and the approximate dates and duration.
- Submit the General Medical Leave Form to the Peds Payroll Group (PedsPayrollGroup@kids.wustl.edu).
- Periodically update the Training Grant Coordinator on the status of your leave (especially if you anticipate having to extend it).
- The day you return to work, submit the Return to Work Certification to the Peds Payroll Group.
| Type of Leave |
Postdoctoral Scholars |
Clinical Trainees |
| Vacation |
15 days paid |
15 days paid |
| Sick |
12 days paid |
15 days paid |
| Extended Leave for Childbirth/Adoption * |
12 weeks (only portion of leave that is paid is the portion covered by the trainee's sick and vacation days) |
12 weeks (only portion of leave that is paid is the portion covered by the trainee's sick and vacation days) |
| Holidays |
All WUSM holidays |
Holidays are subject to clinical service duties |
* All extended leave requires prior approval of the Program Director.
** WU policy supercedes any agency policy regardless of what HR website states.
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