Benefits
The University of Rochester benefits include medical insurance, dental coverage, malpractice, disability and life insurance.
For a descriptive list of the benefits package, please see Summary of Benefits
Questions on benefits should be directed to:
University of Rochester Medical
Office of Human Resources, Benefits Office
Medical Center (G-8011)
260 Crittenden Blvd.
Rochester, NY 14642
Telephone: (585) 275-2084
Vacation
- PGY1 residents in good standing are awarded three 9-day vacations
- PGY2-PGY5 residents in good standing are awarded four weeks of time off from clinical duties
- Up to three weeks may be used as vacation
- A fourth week may be allowed for professional development (i.e., conference attendance)
Health Insurance Fees
2009/2010 Resident Health Insurance Premiums
Labcoats
The GME office provides each resident with three labcoats annually. Embroidery and patches are taken care of through the Otolaryngology department. Residents are responsible for laundering their own coats.
Micellaneous Benefits
- AAO-HNS membership is paid for by the Otolaryngology department
- Home Study course for PGY3 and PGY4 is paid for by the Otolaryngology department
- Each resident receives an educational allowance of $400 a year for books
