Many elements included in resident benefits are governed by the Accreditation Council for Graduate Medical Education (ACGME) and American Board of Family Medicine (ABFM) requirements, and United Hospital Center (UHC) Handbook or policies and procedures. The following is a brief summary of many of the benefits afforded UHC Family Medicine residents and is subject to change as directed by the above.
|
2020 Salaries |
Vacation |
CME |
|
| PGY-1 |
$63,000/year |
20 Days |
5 Days |
| PGY-2 |
$65,000/year |
20 Days |
5 Days |
| PGY-3 |
$67,000/year |
20 Days |
5 Days |
| Chief Resident |
$70,000/year |
20 Days |
5 Days |
VACATION, ILLNESS, AND OTHER SHORT-TERM ABSENCES: The residency program follows attendance requirements put forth by the American Board of Family Medicine (ABFM). Residents are expected to perform their duties as Resident physicians for a minimum period of eleven months each academic year.
Vacation periods may not accumulate from one year to another. Annual vacations must be taken in the year of the service for which the vacation is granted. No two vacation periods may be concurrent (e.g., last month of the G-2 year and first month of the G-3 year in sequence) and a Resident does not have the option of reducing the total time required for residency (36 calendar months) by relinquishing vacation time. Residents are encouraged to take necessary time off for recovery, wellness, and bonding; but requirements for completion of residency training established by the ACGME must still be fulfilled so extended time away from may extend training.
Paid Time Off (Vacation, Sick, Parental and other Leaves of Absence)
Paid time off is vital to resident wellness and is encouraged and monitored by residency staff. Per the UHC Handbook, residents receive 20 days of paid time off (PTO) for vacation, personal days and intermittent sick days. Maternity leave is paid for 6 -8 weeks (depending on method of delivery) via short term disability at 100% of the resident’s salary. Other parental leaves use PTO, enlist work from home rotations, or additional time can be taken without pay. Residents are eligible for FMLA if needed or desired per hospital policy. ABFM and ACGME rules and guidelines apply to residency completion.
Lactation Room/ Quiet Room
The program has a private, lactation room complete with a reclining chair with heat and massage, a refrigerator/freezer, sink, storage area, mirror and locked door. This room may also be utilized as a quiet room for meditation and mindfulness activities.
Paid Holidays
New Year’s Day
Memorial Day
July 4th
Labor Day
Thanksgiving Day
Christmas Day
One Floating Holiday of Choice
If a resident is on duty and works one of these holidays, the holiday hours remain in the holiday bank for future use to be scheduled by the resident at a future date. Typical time off requests processes and coverages apply to the utilization of this time.
Insurance
Health and other insurances are per the UHC Handbook. A detailed Benefit Summary is provided to trainees at the time the contract is extended and is available for review on the residency website and during the contract/policy review session of interview day.
Medical benefits begin on July 1 for the resident and his/her covered dependents (following completion of required enrollment processes, etc.). Some benefits include, medical, eye and dental.
Term Life Insurance in the amount of the annual stipend is provided at no cost, additional coverage may be purchased.
Short- and long-term disability benefits are provided per the UHC Handbook. Residents are treated as medical staff for purposes of short-term disability which affords them the highest level of coverage.
Medical Liability Coverage
Medical Liability Coverage is provided at no cost to the resident and does not require a “Tail” policy following completion of training.
Meals
Residents receive a $150/ month meal allowance in the hospital cafeteria for meals and in the “Alatta Java” coffee shop while on duty/call. The cafeteria is open 7 days per week, approximately 20 hours per day. The program has a breakroom, multiple refrigerators, microwaves, coffee, water and ice machines and snacks on site.
Call Rooms
UHC provides dedicated call rooms for family medicine residents while on call, night medicine, or if too fatigued to return home after an assignment. The call rooms are private, locked rooms with private bathrooms with showers. Within in close proximity, residents have access to computers, a lounge, and the Family Medicine inpatient workroom.
Lab Coats/Uniforms
The resident will receive three embroidered lab coats each academic year. Lab coats are ordered and received through the Medical Staff office. Generally residents do not wear uniforms; however, scrubs are provided at no charge when clinical duties dictate.
Continuing Medical Education (CME) Funds
Each resident will be entitled to $1,500.00 per year for Medical Education Conferences, educational modules, test bank questions or books/Aps, etc. The EMR utilized by the Program provides electronics access to various on-line resources such as Up-to Date, NEJM, etc. at all times. Non-utilized money will not be carried over to the next year.
Signing Bonus
United Hospital Center may provide to the resident a one-time signing bonus of $5000 with the initial contract with UHC. This payment will be received after employment begins and taxes will be withheld per IRS requirements. In subsequent years, residents are scheduled to receive a $500 signing bonus, and senior residents receive a $1,500 bonus upon passing the ABFM/ACOFP board accreditation exam.
Parking
Many core rotations are located in the same building as the Family Medicine Clinic and United Hospital Center and many other rotations are a short walk away, most without requiring residents to go outside, unless they choose to for some fresh air. The hospital provides free parking in the lot located next to the Family Medicine Center, as well as other locations on the UHC campus. Free parking exists for all required rotations.