This policy and procedure describes spine fellow duty hours for the University of Iowa Department of Neurosurgery.
The Department of Neurosurgery policy on fellow work hours follows the guidelines set by UIHC and by the Residency Review Committee of Neurological Surgery. This policy applies to all neurosurgical spine fellows. Work hours are not to exceed 80 hours per week, averaged over 4 weeks. Fellows have at least 1 full day out of 7 away from program duties, averaged over a month's time. Out-of-hospital call averages roughly 2 days per month or less for fellows. Fellows are not responsible for taking in-house call.
Duty hour rules comply with those set by the ACGME.
Neurosurgery spine fellows are not permitted to moonlight during their fellowship.
Fellows are eligible for 15 working days and 6 weekend days of paid time off each year, including any time arranged off over holidays.
The institutional policy addresses Sick Time, Funeral Leave, Maternity and Paternity Leave: Statement of Stipends, Benefits and other UIHC Services
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