School of Medicine Faculty: Vacation and Personal Absences

School of Medicine Faculty: Vacation and Personal Absences

School of Medicine faculty members do not have a defined work week. Individual departments will

provide information concerning faculty vacation and leave policies specific to the department. The policy

in the faculty member¡¯s primary department will apply.

1. There is a four-week maximum (twenty weekdays plus any contiguous weekend days) of

vacation and personal days off allotted per academic year, prorated on basis of appointment for

effort levels less than 100%. Departments will define allowable vacation in ¡°letters of offer¡± or

will reference/provide the relevant departmental policies.

2. There is no accrual or carry forward of vacation time.

3. Unused vacation/personal days are not reimbursable.

4. Vacation/personal days should not have a negative impact on the faculty member¡¯s ability to

fulfill responsibilities (individual and organizational) and coverage must be arranged as

necessary. Prior approval/advance notice requirements are as defined by each department¡¯s

policy, and must be consistent with VUMC and VMG policies.

5. Days away when traveling to fulfill Vanderbilt associated duties are subject to departmental

policies and/or Chair approval.

6. Faculty members do not receive paid holidays.

7. Faculty members do not earn or report sick time but are required to complete FMLA paperwork.

8. FMLA is completed for:

Medical leaves

Parental leaves ()

9. Other leaves as defined in the Faculty Manual:



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