Frequently Asked Questions

Union Affairs

Questions about the nego and the difference agreements made. 

⁠What are the rules around docking a sick day (or pay) from me if I miss a day of work or academic activity?

⁠Who should I contact if I feel like my schedule is unfair?

General question: Can programs deny vacations? A: yes, with proper reason/clinical concern for patient safety

Specific questions: Which leave type allows me to take the weekend off. A: only vacation requests protect weekends

Academic Affairs

⁠Can I use attendance at a virtual conference as my conference leave?

Many different questions about the 75% with different types of call and holidays in a rotation

How do I interpret the 75% rule: 

•⁠  ⁠It allows all residents to take a week off in all rotations (except P7) while allowing a maximum of 2 stat days which do not count towards the 75% rule. For example, you can have Week 4 off and have a stat day on week 1 and still have a complete rotation.

general questions : 75% rule interpretation excludes STAT days. Calls during protected AHD periods.

Internal Affairs

Can I attend Board of Executives/Representatives/Directors meetings?

Yes

Financial Affairs

How can I know the budget or see the budget?

You can schedule a meeting with the VP finance - please email treasurer.arm@mail.mcgill.ca

Questions about special funding projects? 

Please email treasurer.arm@mail.mcgill.ca

Dental plan questions? 

https://www.studentcare.ca/rte/en/McGillUniversityAssociationofResidentsARM_Home

Events

What type of events does the ARM host during the year?

The ARM aims to have multiple events throughout the year, either at no-cost or at a subsidized cost, to promote a safe, inclusive and social environment amongst resident physicians at McGill. These typically include a welcome-back social in July, a Halloween party, an end-of-year Gala, and smaller events throughout the year.

Miscellaneous

Residents questions about our role :

if we know about the subscription of the insurance with FMRQ.

•⁠  ⁠When to contact ARM : 

o pedagogical issues

o union issues

o clarification on policies and unions affairs

⁠Don't understanding the difference between union affairs and pedagogical affairs