HEABC recognizes that the training for Resdents is such that an extended absence due to pregnancy could present difficulties in the completion of the training program. Under certain circumstances, it may be beneficial to the Resident, the Hospital, and the University to have the workload modified somewhat because of the physical limitations caused by pregnancy to enable the person to continue training with minimal interruption.

In such cases, the Resident so affected, with counsel from her attending physician, shall review the issue with her Medical Director. HEABC supports the position that, if in the opinion of the attending physician of a pregnant Resident, a reduction in workload is warranted, then the workload shall be reduced to the extent prescribed by the attending physician including the elimination of on-call duty if necessary.

This memorandum is subject to the grievance procedure contained in the Agreement.