This podcast is based on this blog post: medpsycmoss.com/blog/leave-of-absence

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Chapters:

0:00 Introduction

0:35 Why talk about this?

2:11 Overview

3:01 Timing 

4:12 Types of LOA

5:48 Reasons for Taking an LOA

6:06 Study for STEP

8:08 Personal Health

9:19 Family Obligations

11:18 Financial

13:12 Funding LOA

16:41 My Experience 

18:06 Public Financial Support

23:10 Health Insurance

25:44 Disability Insurance

27:57 Housing

30:13 Academic Support

33:49 Emotional Support

38:34 Was it a choice?