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Benefits

Benefits for 2006-2007

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Benefit
Professional Liability Insurance (Malpractice) Professional liability insurance is provided by the University’s insurance program for activities that are required to complete an ACGME-approved program of medical education. The same policy also covers Strong Health moonlighting activities. During rotations to other hospitals, coverage is provided by the affiliated hospital. The coverage form is claims-made and is modified to include “Tail” Coverage.
Health Care Plans Effective the first day of the month following appointment (typically July 1), or the date of appointment if it falls on the first of the month. Choice of 4 plans that provide hospital, surgical, and medical coverage; two of the plans are available in a No Referral Option.

Dental Assistance Plan

 Traditional Dental Assistance Plan is available upon appointment (typically July 1). Assists with preventive, as well as basic and major restorative dental expenses. Medallion Dental Plan is offered during Open Enrollment period for coverage effective January 1. All services rendered through the University Dental Faculty Group. This plan provides a higher schedule of benefits; trainees contribute a share of the premium.
Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA) Allows trainees to put aside money tax-free to cover eligible out-of-pocket medical/dental or dependent care expenses.
University-Paid Basic Term Life Insurance Coverage equal to 150% of annual salary, with minimum of $15,000 ($7,500 if part-time) and maximum of $50,000 ($25,000 if part-time). Paid for by the University.
Group Universal Life (GUL) Insurance May enroll for GUL coverage of 1 to 6 times annual salary, up to a maximum of $1,000,000 immediately upon appointment. Paid for by the trainee.
Sick Leave Plan for Short-Term Disability Full salary is continued during sick leave for up to the full period of the one-year appointment or according to the University’s schedule under the Sick Leave Plan for Short-Term Disability, whichever provides the greater benefit.
Long-Term Disability (LTD) Plan When totally disabled for more than six months, guarantees 60% of covered salary up to $15,000 (or $9,000) per year. Paid for by the University. Under this LTD Plan, may elect additional coverage, at a cost to the trainee, which would guarantee 60% of full salary per year.
Supplemental Disability Insurance The Medical Center has entered into an agreement with Provident Life & Accident Insurance to provide individual, non-cancelable (on the part of the insurance company), and guaranteed renewable supplemental disability income to all trainees based on unisex rates and a 30% premium discount. Policy provisions include coverage for total disability, partial disability and the right to increase coverage without providing evidence of medical insurability. The program is fully portable and is paid for by the trainee.
Maternity Coverage Six to eight weeks of paid maternity leave are provided to residents under the University's disability insurance plan.
Vacation Trainees receive at least three weeks of vacation per year. Additional vacation time and/or time for attendance at scientific or medical meetings may be allowed at the discretion of the Department.
Retirement Program Trainees are immediately eligible to make voluntary tax-deferred contributions to TIAA-CREF and/or Mutual Funds (T. Rowe Price, Vanguard, and Fidelity), but are not eligible to receive a University Direct Contribution.
Tuition Benefits for Self Eligible upon appointment for tuition waiver at the U of R for up to 2 credit courses in each relevant period (e.g., semester or summer).
Tuition Benefits for Spouse Eligible upon appointment for tuition waiver at the U of R for 1 course in each relevant period at 50%.
Leave of Absence Trainees may be eligible for Family Medical Leave Act or the University’s Leave of Absence program. Detailed information is available in the Resident Manual, which is available on the GME website.
Effect of Leave on Training Any Leave of Absence, Short-Term Disability or other time off which results in the trainee's failure to meet the minimum requirements for training time set forth by the appropriate board will result in an extension of the trainee's training program.
Lab Coats Three lab coats are provided to new trainee at orientation. Three lab coats are provided each year to continuing trainees in January/February.
Book Allowance Money for the purchase of reading material from the hospital bookstore is provided to both Pediatric and Medicine/Pediatric residents each year. $150 is given to R-1s, $175 to R-2s, and $300 to R-3s.
Athletic Facilities All employees of Strong Memorial Hospital are eligible to join the Medical Center's Fitness & Wellness Center, or the Robert B. Goergen Athletic Center on River Campus.
Credit Union Employment by the University entitles you to become a member of the Advantage Federal Credit Union.
Short-Term Loans The Office for Graduate Medical Education can assist you in securing a short-term, interest-free loan of up to $500, as available.
Life Support Training Strong Memorial Hospital will pay for trainee training in BLS, ACLS, ATLS, NRP, or PALS as deemed necessary by the program.
Meals Subsidized dinners are provided for on-call residents. Catered lunches are provided on Fridays.
Photocopy Card A full-service medical library is housed in the Medical Center with free photocopy privileges.
AAP Membership Annual membership is paid to the American Academy of Pediatrics. Numerous journals are included in the membership.
Retreats Interns and graduating senior residents attend off-site day retreats. Second-year residents attend a two-week skills block.
Skills Block During their second year of training, pediatric residents attend a two-week interactive special skills block emphasizing evidence-based pediatrics; communication skills; comprehensive discussions of managed care, risk management, financial matters, and quality assurance; and effective teaching and feedback. Mini-symposia on pediatric orthopaedics, otolaryngology, ophthalmology, neuro-developmental assessment, death and dying, dentistry, and sexual abuse are also provided.