# Attendance & Absence Request Policy and Request Form

Absence Requests should be submitted *at least* 4 weeks in advance of the first day of the clerkship (this does not pertain to illness or death in the family). It is the responsibility of the Clerkship Director to approve excused absences.&#x20;

<a href="https://mountsinai.formstack.com/forms/y3_4absence_approval" class="button primary">To Request an Absence</a>

<a href="https://app.gitbook.com/s/NJwl1go6NbFQqs0MvlGh/policies-and-procedures/md-program-specific-policies-and-procedures/attendance-standards" class="button primary">For More Information about this Policy</a>                             &#x20;
