Resident Benefits
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
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.
Quick Links
St. Francis Family Practice Center
1301 Primacy Parkway
Memphis, TN 38119
Phone: 901-448-0276
1-800-733-4858
Fax: 901-448-0404
pgriffit@uthsc.edu
