Residency Benefits
Stipends for 7/1/2011 - 6/30/2012:
PGY-I $45,656
PGY-II $47,258
PGY-III $49,011
PGY-IV $50,754
PGY-V $52,700
PGY-VI $54,952
Moving/Relocation Allowance
Residents relocating to Mobile are allowed a moving allowance of $2.00 per mile with a cap of $1,200.00. Mileage should be turned into the Residency Coordinator to be processed through the Housestaff Office
Life Insurance
•Term life insurance, provided at no cost, includes accidental death and dismemberment coverage
•Includes coverage for spouse and eligible dependents
Health and Dental
Housestaff and their immediate family are offered a shared-cost health and dental care plan through a university affiliated health and dental maintenance organization during their employment. For additional information regarding the health and dental plan contact the Office of Personnel Relations at 251-460-6133
Professional Liability Coverage
Coverage is provided by the University of South Alabama at no cost to residents. (applies only to professional activities scheduled by the Residency Program Director). This is an occurrence type policy and by definition provides "tail coverage"
Preventive Health Program
•Hepatitis B immunization is provided at no cost to residents
•Varicella immunization is provided at no cost to residents who have not had chickenpox
Disability Insurance
Comprehensive long term disability insurance is provided at no cost
Educational Tools
Residents are provided with a library of Pathology textbooks at the beginning of their first year, along with an iPad equipped with educational apps. The department funds attendance at national meeting in which the resident is presenting; as well as a national review course for fourth year residents, in preparation for taking their boards.
Parking
Parking is provided at no charge at USA Hospitals and is convenient located
Vacation
Upon employment and with each anniversary, each resident is granted 4 weeks (20 days) paid vacation leave per 12 month year. For vacation purposes, each week excludes weekends and is considered to be 5 days. Additional information regarding the vacation policy can be found in the GME Policy and Procedure Manual
Sick Leave
Upon employment and with each anniversary, each resident is granted 12 days paid sick leave per 12 month year. Additional information regarding the policy on sick leave can be found in the GME Policy and Procedure Manual
Leave of Absence (Family, Medical, Military, Administrative or On the Job Injury)
Information regarding the policies on Leaves of Absence can be found in the GME Policy and Procedure Manual
Effect of Leave of Absence on Completion of Residency
The amount of time taken for leave(s) of absence will be added to the expected completion date for the residency program
Lab Coats
Three lab coats and three sets of scrubs are provided at the beginning of the first year of training; one lab coat or set of scrubs is provided in each subsequent year of training
Financial Support
USA Hospitals and the College of Medicine provides direct financial assistance to the departments in support of resident education
Bookstore Discounts
10% discount on books and supplies with ID card
Tuition Reimbursement
Partial tuition reimbursement on college courses for self, spouse, and children at the University of South Alabama is provided after six months of employment
Recreational Facilities
Residents have use of the Recreation Center, tennis court, and swimming pool at the University of South Alabama Main Campus
Miscellaneous
Discounts on University of South Alabama athletic events and musical and theatrical productions.
