Investigatory leave and conditional leave of absence are not intended to replace any leaves that a Trainee may otherwise be entitled to under state or federal law, or UCSF policy.

Investigatory Leave
A Chair or Program Director may place a Trainee on investigatory leave in order to review or investigate allegations of deficiencies or in circumstances where the Trainee may pose a threat to public, patient or staff health or safety or in situations where the Trainee’s own health or safety may be compromised. The leave will be confirmed in writing, stating the reason(s) for and the expected duration of the leave. The alleged deficiency should be of a nature that warrants removing the Trainee from the GME training program. The Chair should, as soon as practicable under the circumstances, complete an investigation and either return the Trainee to the program or initiate further action under these Guidelines. The Trainee will be paid for the period of investigatory leave.

Conditional Leave
A conditional leave of absence from the GME training program may be provided only under exceptional circumstances, upon the Trainee’s written request, and at the Chair’s discretion. At the end of the conditional leave, the Chair will determine whether to re-admit the Trainee conditionally, unconditionally, on probation, or to seek the Trainee’s dismissal pursuant to the procedures contained in these Guidelines. The Trainee will not be paid a stipend for the period of the conditional leave.