Absence Requests Medical students must follow specific procedures based on which program phase they are in. Links Copy link Absence Request Form Do not use this system for Clerkship absence requests. You MUST contact your Clerkship Director and Coordinator to report your absence (in addition to letting your team know). Phase 1 Attendance, Late Arrival Procedure Physicians in practice are expected to engage fully in their professional responsibilities to maintain the trust of the public they serve. Attendance and punctuality are particularly important reflections of this professional engagement. Phase 2-3 Attendance Procedure Students on clinical rotations are considered active working members of the patient care team, and one goal of the clinical rotations is to prepare students for their postgraduate role as residents, providing direct patient care under the supervision