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Benefits

The University of Rochester benefits include medical insurance, dental coverage, malpractice, disability, and life insurance. The Department allows for four weeks of paid vacation per year. Maternity leave is paid in according to government and university policies. Leaves of absence will be made up as needed per RRC and ACOG guidelines. Summary of Benefits

Benefits package includes:

  • Professional Liability Insurance (Malpractice)
  • Health Care Plans
  • Dental Assistance Plan
  • Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA)
  • University Paid Basic Term Life Insurance
  • Group Universal Life (GUL) Insurance
  • Sick Leave Plan for Short-Term Disability
  • Supplemental Disability Insurance
  • Vacation
  • Retirement Program
  • Tuition Benefits for Self
  • Tuition Benefits for Spouse
  • Leave of Absence
  • Affect of Leave on Training
  • Lab Coats
  • Athletic Facilities
  • Credit Union
  • Short-Term Loans
  • Life Support Training

Lab Coats—Embroidery and Laundering

The Graduate Medical Education (GME) office provides each resident with three lab coats annually. Embroidery is taken care of through the OB/GYN Residency Education Office. Residents are responsible for laundering their own coats.

Meals

Residents are provided with $7 on their meal card (hospital ID) per night call.

Vacation

  • R4—3 weeks, 1 week for interviewing (4 weeks total)
  • R3—4 weeks
  • R2—4 weeks
  • R1—4 weeks

Xerographic Copies

Residents receive $40 worth of copying per year on their hospital ID.

Health Insurance Fees

All housestaff are enrolled in the prepaid health plan through the University Health Service. Housestaff, their spouses, and dependent minor children may choose from a variety of different health plans. Upon appointment, house officers, their spouses, and dependent minor children are also covered by the Dental Assistance Plan (see Summary of Benefits).

Professional Liability Insurance

Miscellaneous Benefits

  • ACOG Junior Fellowship membership is paid for by the OB/GYN Department
  • NALS