Combined Internal Medicine/Pediatrics - Benefits
Stipend & Benefits
- 2011 - 2012 Salaries
- Postgraduate Year 1 - $46,237
- Postgraduate Year 2 - $47,347
- Postgraduate Year 3 - $48,670
- Postgraduate Year 4 - $49,991
- Health insurance provided to each resident free-of-charge
- Residents are provided professional liability coverage at no charge for
activities for or on behalf of the hospital within the scope of the residency
training program
- Monogrammed lab coats, scrubs, and laundry service provided free-of-charge
- Free covered parking
- Business cards and personalized prescription pads provided free-of-charge
- Lunch provided at noon conference 3 days a week, 20% discount at Cafeteria
- On-call meals provided at no charge
- Periodic breakfast in the resident's lounge
- Internal "moonlighting" opportunities at VA for upper level residents
- Free Student Union Health Club membership
- Annual book allowance at UMC Bookstore
- Photocopying privileges and internet access including free WiFi
- Favorable rates for dental, health, and life insurance plans for residents,
spouses, and children
Vacation & Time Off
- Three weeks vacation annually - can be taken during most subspecialty ward
services and most electives
- At least four days completely free of duty at Christmas or New Year's
Professional Support
- In-training examination free at all PGY levels
- MKSAP board preparation program free for all PGY-2 residents
- On site Internal Medicine Board Review course provided free to graduates
- Board review/preparation allowance provided for all graduating residents
- ACLS recertification free through Department of Medicine
- PALS recerfification free through Department of Pediatrics
- Associate Membership in the American College of Physicians is paid for by
the Department of Medicine in the PGY-2 year
- American Academy of Pediatrics membership provided at no charge throughout
tranining
- Pediatrics Review and Education Program materials provided free for
pediatric board preparation
