The junior doctor is entitled to sick leave upon presentation of a medical certificate, up to a limit of twelve consecutive months, during which time he receives, for the first three months of this leave, the full emoluments mentioned in 1° of article R. 6153-1-7 as well as the supervised autonomy allowance and, where applicable, allowances representing the benefits of accommodation, heating, lighting and food. He will receive half of these remuneration elements for the following nine months.
Unpaid health-related leave, for a maximum of twelve months, may be granted to junior doctors at their request, after obtaining the opinion of the medical committee referred to in article R. 6152-36, when the person concerned is unable, on expiry of his sick leave entitlement, to resume his activities for health reasons.
On expiry of the entitlement to sick leave or unpaid leave related to the state of health, the medical committee shall rule on the fitness of the person concerned to perform his duties.