Resident Salary 2007 - 2008:
Residents are paid according to their level of training as follows:
PGY-1 $43733
PGY-2 $45824
PGY-3 $47267
PGY-4 $48875
Education Allowance :
Money available for books, conference travel, medical equipment, etc. PGY-1 $400 , PGY-2 $400, PGY-3 $600 . Residents have the opportunity to earn even more book money by meeting a minimum level of conference attendance.
Pediatric Boards:
Categorical and Medicine-Pediatric Residents will be reimbursed for the American Board of Pediatrics (ABP) exam if they take the exam in the fall immediately following residency.
All residents are given partial reimbursement ($700) with full reimbursement given if a minimal conference attendance requirement is met.
Vacation:
Four weeks of vacation per year split into 2 week blocks plus five days off over the winter holidays. Interns receive a fifth week of vacation at the end of the intern year.
Case Affiliation:
All residents are provided affiliation with Case Western Reserve University. This includes access to gym facilities, libraries, and email. This can also get you discounted admission to places like the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame. For more details please see the Case Affiliation FAQ .
Fitness Center:
As part of the Case Affiliation, all residents have free access to Case’s gym and athletic facilities. The available facilities include a cardio training room, weight lifting room, swimming pool, racquet ball courts, squash courts, climbing wall, basketball courts, indoor track, and tennis courts. The Case gym is located across the street from Rainbow.
A private gym facility “ONE TO ONE Fitness Center” also located across the street from Rainbow encompasses all aspects of health enhancement. Discounted memberships are available to residents.
Parking: Parking is available to all residents in a variety of structures and open lots. All are within easy walking distance to Rainbow. Cost for parking is approximately $43.00 per month and can be taken directly out of your paycheck.
Health Insurance: The medical plans in the UH Benefits Program are offered through Anthem Blue Cross and Blue Shield. The Traditional Plan provides you with three options to receive your medical care. In the Traditional Plan, you receive the highest level of coverage if you use a UH facility. You can also access care directly in the network or through any non-network provider you choose at reduced levels of coverage. The Consumer Choice Plan represents a promising new direction in our approach to making high quality medical coverage available to our employees. The Consumer Choice Plan provides a more individualized approach to managing your healthcare expenses through an employer-funded account, called the Consumer Choice Account, which can be used to pay eligible healthcare expenses. Health insurance is available to employees who are regularly scheduled to work at least 16 hours per week. Coverage is effective the first day of the month coinciding with or following your employment date.
Dental Insurance: Dental coverage is available through CIGNA Dental for you and your family. Covered services can be obtained in or out of the network. The plan provides coverage for preventive, basic, and major restorative services. Your monthly contribution is payroll deducted on a pre-tax basis. Coverage is effective the first day of the month coinciding with or following your employment date.
Professional Liability Insurance: Professional personnel are covered by the hospital at no cost.
Retirement Funds
403(b) Matched Retirement Savings Plan:All employees are eligible to contribute to the 403(b) Matched Retirement Savings Plan. Employees with one year of service, who have worked at least 1,000 hours, are eligible to receive a match. UHHS will match 50% of the first 6% of your contributions. Money the hospital contributes (matched contributions) is 100% vested after three years of service.