Residency Program

Housestaff Salaries, Benefits & Services

Status:
All residents are appointed as Clinical Assistants at The University of Arizona and are entitled to privileges given to all University personnel. This is a year-to-year appointment.

Salary:
The salary schedule beginning July 1, 2011 will be as follows:

Malpractice:
Provided by the State of Arizona while performing residency related activities.

Insurance:
All house officers are given the option for one of several different health insurance plans at minimal cost. Additionally, a choice of dental plans is available. A $10,000 term life insurance policy is provided with supplemental amounts available at a small cost. Long-term disability is provided with an option for the purchase of short-term disability.

Vacation/Holidays:
Each house officer is granted 22 days of vacation yearly. In addition, there are currently six designated holidays and four floating holidays.

Sick Leave:
This benefit accrues at the rate of one day per month.

Fee Waiver:
A special registration fee is extended to house officers, their spouses and eligible dependents who wish to enroll in undergraduate or graduate level courses at The University of Arizona.

Meals:
Meal cards are provided to house officers who are assigned overnight call duties.

Uniforms:
An allowance of one hundred dollars is given for the purchase of professional uniforms.

Parking:
Parking is provided free of charge.

Family & Medical Leave:
In accordance with the Family and Medical Leave Act of 1993 and the University Handbook for Appointed Personnel, eligible employees may take Family and Medical leave for the birth of a child and the care of such newborn child; for the placement of a child with the employee for adoption or foster care; for the care of the employee's spouse, child or parent who has a serious health condition; or for the employee's own serious health condition that prevents him/her from performing the essential functions of his/her position. Arrangements are made by request in writing through the Program Director's office. Periods of leave may affect the necessary requirements for fulfillment of Board Certification.

Photocopying:
Copying privileges in the Arizona Health Sciences Library equal to $18 per year. Additional copying is available through the Department of Neurology.

Counseling Services:
Confidential counseling support services are available to all residents, fellows and their immediate family members.

Wellness Center and Gym:
At UMC, there is an excellent on site gym with free weights, weight-lifting machines and aerobic equipment. Membership can be obtained for a modest monthly fee.