Moonlighting

The policy of the Division of Pediatric Gastroenterology concerning moonlighting outside the program is consistent with RRC requirements, as well as ACGME guidelines. It is the prerogative of the Chief of the Division of Pediatric Gastroenterology and Fellowship Director to determine whether moonlighting is permitted.

No Fellow shall be required to engage in moonlighting. Fellows may not moonlight until they have received the applicable license for unsupervised medical practice in the state where the moonlighting occurs. Fellows will adhere to the Moonlighting Policy of the institution and the program. In all instances in which moonlighting is permitted, the permission of the Program Director must be obtained prior to the initiation of moonlighting and documented in writing. This documentation will be made part of the Fellow’s personnel file.

Moonlighting activities must not interfere with the ability of the Fellow to achieve the educational goals and objectives of the program.

Professional liability insurance coverage is not provided for any activities outside the scope of the program, and moonlighting Fellows should arrange for adequate professional liability coverage for their activities. Fellows working additional shifts at Thomas Jefferson University Hospitals are insured for professional liability under their current resident policy, provided they meet the eligibility requirements, and are in compliance with procedures established by the Office of Medical Staff Affairs, as well as in compliance with the departmental, institutional, and ACGME duty hours requirements.