College of Chiropractic Intern’s Clinic Handbook 2021-2022

6.6.2 Medical Certification

  1. Northwestern may require that a leave related to a serious health condition or extended illness, injury, a pregnancy with complications or disability be supported by a certification issued by the health care provider of the intern or the intern's spouse, child, or parent, as appropriate. A copy of this certification shall be provided to Clinical Education in a timely manner.
  2. Northwestern may require that the intern obtain subsequent re-certifications from the health care provider on a reasonable basis.
  3. Information provided by the health care provider will include the date on which the serious health condition commenced and probable duration of the condition.