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Appointments
Each resident has an appointment as a house officer at either University Medical
Center or the Northport VA Medical Center.
Annual Salaries
As of July 1, 2007, the salaries for surgical residents are
| PGY-1 |
$49,293 |
| PGY-2 |
$52,578 |
| PGY-3 |
$55,580 |
| PGY-4 |
$58,584 |
| PGY-5 |
$61,584 |
| PGY-6 |
$64,583 |
NB: The above figures include a cost of living allowance of $2,500; in addition,
these stipends are subject to annual increases, pending United University Professions
(UUP) agreements.
Vacation Policy
Approximately four weeks of vacation time are allowed each year. Specific times
are at the discretion of the Chief Resident and Program Director.
Insurance
Health and life insurance benefits are available. Malpractice
insurance is included in the Urology Residency Program.
Meetings
PGY3 resident attends the basic science urology conference and as chief, an
AUA Board Review at departmental expense. In addition, a resident presenting a paper
at a national urologic meeting, will have all expenses paid for.
Meals
Meal privileges are provided for those residents on call at University Medical Center
and the Northport VA Medical Center.
Housing
Residents are responsible for obtaining their own housing with assistance
given by the Department. Urology residents are given an on-call room
at all hospitals.
On-Call Schedule
The on-call schedule varies slightly between the two hospitals, but, in
general, each resident should expect to be on call every third night. Each
resident has at least one in seven days completely free.
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