Sample resignation letter on medical grounds (4)

In this guide, we will see some Sample resignation letters on medical grounds and some tips on how to write your letter.

Sample resignation letter on medical grounds

A sample resignation letter on medical grounds is useful if you need to leave your job due to family illness or family reasons, sickness or health issues, relocation to another city or country to get specialized treatment, etc. 

It doesn’t really matter if you are a teacher, a medical assistant, a medical officer, or if you have any other job role.

However, it is important to resign in the most professional way and there are actually a lot of templates out there that can serve this purpose.

The format is almost the same but here we present it so you can know what to consider when writing your resignation letter.

First, consider talking to your manager first to let your employer know about your intention of leaving the company. Follow up with a formal letter, here are some tips on what to include:

• Begin with the proper salutation such as Dear Mr./Ms. Lastname, or Dear, and the first name of the person you are addressing your letter to.
• The first paragraph should include your intention to leave and your last day of employment. Consider providing your employer with a notice period (i.e. two weeks) but you could also write an immediate resignation letter if you must.
• You can share the reason why you are leaving in your second paragraph but you don’t have to be too detailed.
• The final paragraph can include a thank you statement for the opportunity given and some highlights of your time working for them (optional).
• Close your letter with a “sincerely” and then your first and last name followed by your signature. Include any contact information just in case your employer needs to reach out to you.

Sample 1:

Example from thebalancecareers.com:

“Your Name

Your Address

Your City, State Zip Code

Your Phone Number

Your Email

Date

Name

Title

Organization

Address

City, State Zip Code

Dear Mr./Ms. Lastname:

It greatly saddens me to send you this letter of resignation. Effective the end of this month, I no longer will be working here as a P.E. teacher.

Recently I have been noticing some changes in many aspects of my life, both personally and professionally. I have been overly exhausted, constantly in pain, and feel that my productivity has been cut in half. I went to a doctor, and I have been diagnosed with Fibromyalgia, a condition that involves chronic pain and soreness. Because of the high activity level consistent with my work, I am no longer able to teach my students effectively, and I do not want them to be impacted by this. My doctor agreed with me that this is the best decision for all involved.

I have so enjoyed my time here at FMA Middle School. My work gave me great satisfaction, and I never will forget the last 20 years of incredible friends and colleagues that I have gained. I hope we will still stay in touch despite my early exit.

Please let me know if there is any way I can help in finding my replacement. Although I no longer can do the work I once could, I hope to remain a resource and that we will stay in touch. Thank you so much for all the opportunities, and I wish everyone at FMA the very best.

Sincerely,

Your Signature (hard copy letter)

Your Typed Name”

Sample 2:

Example from icover.org.uk:

“Mr. A. Employee

1, My House

Any Street

This Town

PO57 3DE

Date

Mrs. A. Manager

The Company

Employment Street

That Town

PO57 3DE

Dear Sir/Madam,

Resignation from POSITION due to medical grounds

I am very sorry to be writing this letter to hand my resignation due to medical reasons. As you are aware I have been having some medical problems over the past few months and it has left me now unable to continue working.

I am very sorry that it has to come to this and I enjoy working for COMPANY NAME and have enjoyed my career to date. Unfortunately, I now need to face facts and pay more attention to my health and I am unable to do this whilst I am still working. I do hope that you understand the predicament that I am in.

I will do what I can to help you with a swift hand over for my role but would like to finish as soon as I am able to so I can concentrate on my recovery/time remaining etc.

Thank you again for giving me this opportunity and experiences, I have thoroughly enjoyed my time with COMPANY NAME.”

Sample 3:

Example from indeed.com:

“[Your name]

[Your address]

[Your city, state zip code]

[Your phone number]

[Your personal email address]

[Date of the letter]

[Recipient/Employer name and title]

[Name of company]

[Company address]

[City, state zip code]

Dear [Recipient]:

This letter is to serve as my resignation from [Position] at [Company], effective

[Resignation date].

I am regretfully resigning due to a serious health complication. My doctors and I feel it

would be best to remain focused on recovering, which, unfortunately, includes stepping

down from my duties at [Company], as I am unable to meet the expectations as [Position]

while struggling with this illness.

I could not be more grateful for all of the opportunities I’ve had to grow and make lifelong

friends during my time at [Company]. I’d like to thank you deeply for your guidance and

support during my employment.

Please feel free to let me know how I can assist with making the transition as smooth as

possible. I wish you and [Company] the very best in the future.

Sincerely,

[Your signature] (hard copy letter)

[Your typed name]

[Your phone number or personal email] (optional)”

Sample 4:

Example from sampletemplates.com:

“2829 63rd Avenue

Brooklyn Park, MN 55485

June 14, 2016

Mr. Phillip Barlow

Manager of Human Resources

Hamilton Inc.

3637 Northbrook Avenue N

New York, NY 98989

Brooklyn Park, MN 73982

Dear Mr. Barlow:

It is with much regret that I inform you of my decision to resign immediately from my position as Account Manager for Hamilton Inc. As you know, I took a lot of time off from work due to numerous hospital visits. I believe that it is time to take a break as stress is apparently a contributing factor to my illness.

Three weeks ago, I was diagnosed with Multiple Sclerosis (MS), a diagnosis that has brought my life to a screeching halt. I enjoyed working at Hamilton Inc and it feels quite odd to me that I will not be associated with the company in the future. While I am not ready for retirement as yet, I have no choice but to resign. During my hiatus, I intend to take this experimental drug for MS that my doctor has advised. I hope that I will be able to get back to work after a couple of years.

I understand that I need to provide notice of my intent to leave. Unfortunately, I am not well enough to work during the notice period which is why I have asked for an immediate release. 

However, I will be available on an on-and-off basis if you would like me to train the person who will replace me. I would appreciate it if you could arrange for my leaving documents as soon as possible as I am applying for my social security disability benefits this week.

I appreciate your effort and time that has been put into training me. Had the circumstances been slightly different, I would not have taken this hard decision.

Sincerely,

Paul Rock

Account Manager

Employee #: 601221”

References 

Sampletemplates.com: “FREE 6+ Sample Resignation Letter for Medical in PDF”

Indeed.com: “How to Write a Letter of Resignation Due to Illness”

Icover.org.uk: “Letter of Resignation Due to Medical Reasons”

Doyle, A. (2020, Jan.) Resignation Letter Examples Due to Health Issues. Retrieved from thebalancecareers.com.