What if I need more than three days compassionate leave?
As per Article 7 of the Collective Agreement residents are entitled to three (3) days compassionate leave, with an additional two (2) days for travel that can be taken at the same time as the compassionate leave. If you are too unwell to return to work following compassionante leave, you can review the following options for additional leave:
- You can consider taking sick leave. You must contact your program to request leave and documentation from your physician stating a reccomentation for your leave based on a medical inability to continue training will be required. Sick leave must be requested from your program. When you are ready to return to work you will again need documentation from your doctor. As with any leave this may increase the amout of time it takes to complete your residency.
- You may also consider requesting an unpaid leave of absence from your program. This leave must be requested from your program. Choosing to take an unpaid leave of absence may increase the amount of time it takes to complete your residency. See Article 12 of the Collective Agreement for more information on unpaid leave and the UBC policy on leave.
Residents also have access to two assistance lines. Both of these organizations offer 24 – hour toll free numbers and initial free counselling and confidential services to you and your family.
Employee and Family Assistance Program – EFAP:
Physicains Health Program – PHP:
