It is recognized that while Residents are professionals. employed with the hospital system and performing specified duties for pay, at the same time they are postgraduate trainees under the auspices of the University working to achieve certain educational requirements, and must meet academic standards while fulfilling professional obligations.
The duties of Residents shall not be of such a nature to detract from their educational opportunities.
Education Break
Residents are entitled to a minimum of one half (112) day per week for educational purposes or equivalent to, as determined by the academic program through the Program Director. Employers agree to work with Program Directors and Residents in order to ensure that the Resident receives this one-half (1/2) day per week for educational purposes, except in the case of emergency. Academic Programs will provide due notice of the educational schedule to associated teaching facilities and support staff.
Hospital libraries, whenever possible, shall be accessible twenty-four (24) hours per day .