Residents and Fellows are paid every 2 weeks according to University Hospital's Stipend Schedule. For the 2009-2010 fiscal year, the salaries are as follows:
PGY-1 $42,675.78
PGY-2 $43,868.15
PGY-3 $45,274.59
PGY-4 $46,858.11
PGY-5 $48,471.85
PGY-6 $49,858.16
PGY-7 $51,613.91
Several group health insurance plans are available and premiums are payroll deducted. Medical malpractice insurance is provided.
PGY-1 residents receive 10 working days of vacation. PGY-2 residents and above receive 15 working days of vacation per year.
Residents and Fellows are entitled to 10 sick days per year.
All residents receive $800 per year for pathology-related books or multi-media equipment.
PGY-2 residents and above will be funded for one trip per year for each 1st authored abstract accepted for a state or national meeting. Covered travel costs cover three days/two nights for hotel, meals, and the cost of poster production. PGY-1 residents do not receive a travel allowance.
Administrative leave may be granted for the presentation of papers/posters at state and national meetings and for attending such meetings without presentations. Maximum administrative leave is 2 weeks per year.
Lab coats are provided.
Parking is provided free of charge on the upper level of two parking decks which both connect to the hospital.