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Stipends
The base salaries for all residents are
competitive with those offered by other programs in the Southeastern
United States.
PGY-1 $43,260
PGY-2 $44,805
PGY-3 $46,350
Residents will receive an additional $540 per year for disability and life insurance benefits.
Vacation
Each resident will be entitled to schedule
annual paid vacation according to the following schedule. Vacation
days are to scheduled in advance and approved by the Chief residents
and Program Director
PGY-1
10 days
PGY-2
15 days
PGY-3
15 days
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Medical Education Allowance
All residents receive an educational
allowance that they can use to purchase medical books, PDAs, and computer
software. The money can also be used to pay for the USMLE Step 3 and
certification courses, such as PALS and ATLS. Each 2nd and 3rd year
resident is allowed authorized leave time for the purpose of
attending one medical education meeting during each of those years of
residency. . Attendance requires the prior approval of the
program director and is contingent on patient care responsibilities and
available funds. Reimbursement for travel and expenses will be made
according to the University's policies and procedures for such.
Authorized leave and financial support is
as follows:
1st Year 0 days
$800
2nd Year 4 days
$1,000
3rd Year 5 days
$1,100
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Insurance
Health insurance for either single or your
entire family is offered through Cigna Health Insurance.
Life insurance is provided by University of
Tennessee at no cost to the resident.
Disability insurance of $1,000 per month,
after a 90 day waiting period, is included in the insurance package.
Professional liability insurance for
physicians while in residency training is covered by the State Claims
Commission. The policy does not cover the resident for activities
outside of the training program, i.e., moonlighting.
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Uniforms
The Residency Program provides an
annual uniform allowance of 6 coats for the first year and up to 3 each
for the second and third years.
Parking
Residents are allowed to park in the
covered garage adjacent to the hospital.
Food
Residents receive a card that grants them
access to the Physician's lounge where meals are provided daily. In
addition the on-call residents may eat in the hospital cafeteria.
Athletic Facilities
A fitness center operated by the YMCA is
located in the hospital and is available to residents for a minimal fee.
Moving Allowance
Residents moving to Memphis from outside of
the area may be reimbursed for up to $2,500 of moving expenses.
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