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Sabbatical Program for ODE Reviewers

Administrative Memorandum #K86-2

October 23, 1986


Administrative Memorandum #A86-2


Sabbatical Program for ODE Reviewers


Purpose of the Sabbatical Program



I am establishing a Sabbatical Program for ODE Reviewers to offer them the 
opportunity to update their technical skills, to obtain "hands-on" 
experience with new technologies, or to undertake the study of a particular 
scientific question.  The sabbatical would relate to the technology the 
reviewer deals with in his or her ODE work environment.  It is not designed 
to acquire skills, experience, or knowledge in a new field of study.

Scope of the Sabbatical

The sabbatical could be for periods of 3 to 6 months and would be conducted 
at another government agency, such as the National Institutes of Health, or 
at an academic institution or other nonprofit organization.  It cannot be 
carried out at an FDA regulated manufacturer's facility.  Up to four 
reviewers would be granted a sabbatical each fiscal year subject to 
budgetary constraints.  Selected candidates would be strongly encouraged to 
develop an assignment in the Washington, D.C. commuting area to minimize 
travel costs.  Each candidate would choose a 'mentor' within ODE who would 
assist in the development of the assignment.

ODE Sabbatical Review Board

I am also establishing an ODE Sabbatical Review Board that will consist of 
four members:  one ODE Division Director, one Branch Chief, one staff 
reviewer, and one member-at-large.  The initial Board members will be 
Dr. Jerome Donlon, Dr. Thomas Callahan, Ms. Adrianne Galdi, and Dr. Helen 
Hanlon.  Dr. Hanlon will serve as the Executive Secretary of the Board.  
The Board will establish policies and procedures, review applications, and 
make recommendations to the Director, ODE, who will make the final 
selections.

Procedures, Applications, Etc.

The ODE Sabbatical Review Board will establish policies and procedures that 
are necessary to carry out this program.  The procedures will set forth the 
requirements for the form and content of the application, when it should be 
submitted, the number of copies, etc.  As a minimum, the application will 
have to describe the purpose of the sabbatical, the type of assignment, 
utility of the assignment to ODE needs, and an estimate of the costs of the 
sabbatical.  The application should also contain information, as specified 
by the Board, concerning the reviewer's past performance in ODE and it 
should have the approval of the reviewer's supervisor and division 
director.

After the Board has had an opportunity to convene, it will issue more 
detailed information about the program and how to apply.

Effective Date

This program will be effective for Fiscal Year 1987.

Updated May 28, 1996

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