Residency/Fellowship News
Special Guidance: Family Leave Policy for Residents and Fellows
In February 2021, the ABPMR announced a new family leave policy for residents and fellows in response to COVID-19. The ABPMR is now announcing temporary guidance related to this new policy to offer more flexibility to use the special leave period. Click to read the full details!
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New Family Leave Policy for Residents and Fellows
Beginning in July 2021, all residents in PM&R training programs, and fellows in 2-year fellowships, will be allowed up to an additional four consecutive weeks away from training for parental, caregiver, and medical leave. Read the announcement and all the details here!
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UPDATE: ABPMR Statement on Impacts of COVID-19 and Time Off During Residency/Fellowship Training
Last March, the ABPMR released a statement relating to time away for residents and subspecialty fellows due to COVID-19. The statement has been updated and clarified for residency training in 2021.
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ABPMR Statement on Impacts of COVID-19 and Time Off During Residency/Fellowship Training
Recognizing that residents and fellows may be subject to quarantine or institutional restrictions related to COVID-19 that may impact time away from training, the ABPMR has temporarily adjusted allowed time away from training to accommodate these realities. Residents and fellows should check with their program directors or coordinators for more information.
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