Tremors, Chronic Illness, and Three Months of Medical Leave: How Residents Get Accommodations — and Why Disability Insurance Timing Matters Before a Diagnosis Hits Your Chart
A diagnosis during training changes your options—but the order of your decisions matters more than the diagnosis itself. This guide covers how GME accommodations actually work, why you shouldn’t write off specialties prematurely, the critical insurance timing most residents miss, and how to navigate medical leave without derailing your training or your relationships with co-residents.