MOONLIGHTING POLICY

I. Professional and patient care activities that are external to the educational program are called moonlighting. Moonlighting activities, whether internal or external, may be inconsistent with sufficient time for rest and restoration to promote the fellows educational experience and safe patient care.  Moonlighting will count toward the 80-hour week and fellows must assure the fellowship coordinator is made aware of any hours spent on moonlighting. All moonlighting will be approved prospectively and in writing by the program director. The letter of approval will be made part of the fellow's file.

II. Fellows are not required to engage in moonlighting

III. All moonlighting will be approved prospectively and in writing by the program director. The letter of approval will be made part of the fellow's file.

IV. Moonlighting activities must not interfere with the normal workload of the renal fellowship.  If adverse effects are discovered related to moonlighting, permission will be withdrawn. 

IV. The program director will monitor each resident for signs of fatigue and interference with educational objectives.

V. Moonlighting will comply with ACGME Institution Requirements and will not violate any written policies of the GME office.

Updated November 21, 2007                                               Created by Megan Johnson