Pathology & Laboratory Medicine Residency Program

SUMMARY OF BENEFITS

FIRST YEAR RESIDENTS RECEIVE:
Rosai and Ackerman's Surgical Pathology (2-Volume Set with CD-ROM).
Henry's Clinical Diagnosis and Management by Laboratory Methods.

Vacation:
15 days vacation for first year residents.
20 days vacation for second-fourth year residents and fellows.

Sick Leave:
10 days sick leave for all residents/fellows.

Educational Leave:
Five (5) days educational leave for all residents/fellows.

Presentation Expenses:
The Department may provide funds, over and above the Book/Travel Fund, to cover expenses when a resident is presenting a paper or poster at a national meeting. Covered expenses include travel, hotel for day before and day of presentation, and registration fees. Advance permission is required.

Travel/Book Fund:
$500.00 per year not to exceed $2,000.00 per four year program for residents.
Funds can be used for educational/professional registration, books, dues.

Computer and microscope provided for each resident.

Parking:
Parking is provided for residents.

Beeper:
Beepers are provided for the duration of the residencies.

Health Insurance:
United Health Care health insurance is provided to residents at no cost.  Family health coverage is available and is paid for by the residents.

Dental Insurance:
Optional dental insurance is provided through Paid Dental Insurance Company and is available to residents and their families. It is paid for by the residents.

Life Insurance:
A $25,000 life insurance policy is provided at no cost to residents.

Disability Insurance:
Disability insurance is provided at no cost to the residents.

Malpractice Insurance:
Malpractice insurance is provided at no cost to the residents.