2008-2009 Fringe Benefits for Residents
ACLS Registration Fee:
ACLS certification and recertification fees through Via Christi and Wesley Medical Center provided at no cost for residents. Reimbursement of up to $300 will be allowed if course is completed elsewhere.
Additional Time Off:
As approved by Program Director to allow for taking Board examinations,
helping with recruitment, and other unusual situations
*Bereavement Leave:
Paid bereavement leave may be granted with approval of Program Director
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Education Leave: (Non-cumulative)
Up to 5 weekdays with approval of Program Director
Health Insurance:
Health and dental insurance for the resident and health and dental
insurance for resident's dependents (at a monthly cost to the
resident),
all of which will be provided through WCGME's
employee group insurance plan. Expenses for covered services provided
by Wesley Medical Center or Via Christi Regional Medical Center
not fully paid by health insurance will be fully paid by WCGME
Life Insurance/Accidental Death and Dismemberment:
Full payment of premiums for life insurance and accidental death
and dismemberment, each equal to annual salary raised to the next
even one thousand.
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Long-Term Disability:
Full payment of premiums for long-term disability which will pay
60% of monthly earnings up to 1,500 after 180 days disability
*Military Leave of Absence:
A resident will be granted a military leave (leave without pay or
vacation may be used) with approval of Program Director, for active
duty, short-term duty, weekly drills, or summer training duty
On-Call Meals:
Meals are provided in hospital cafeterias or coffee shops when on-call
and required to stay on hospital premises for 24 hours or longer.
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Pagers:
Pagers provided at no cost
Parking:
Free parking provided at all Wichita hospitals
Postgraduate Permits and Initial DEA Registration:
Kansas license (Postgraduate Permit) and initial DEA registration
provided at no cost for PGY-1 residents
Professional Development Allowance: (Cumulative)
WCGME will provide a $1000 per year professional development allowance
to be used for: obtaining full licensure via the Kansas Board of
Healing Arts, renewing DEA registration, purchasing "uniforms"
or for expenses approved by your program Director and incurred in
attending educational conferences or in the purchase of educational
equipment and/or materials
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Professional Liability Insurance:
Residents will be provided with insurance with limits as required
by Kansas law, plus excess coverage provided via the Kansas HealthCare
Stabilization Fund
Salary Advance for Moonlighting Insurance:
Salary advances are available to purchase malpractice insurance
for moonlighting activities that have been approved by the Program
Director
Salary Advance for Relocation Expense:
Salary advances of up to $2,000 are available to new residents to
assist with relocation/start-up expenses
*Sick Leave: (Cumulative up to a maximum of 30 days)
- 10 days with pay for absence due sick leave. Sick leave is defined as absence due to illness or health maintenance needs of the resident or their dependents.
- Need for additional time off without pay will be considered on an individual basis
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Vacation: (Non-cumulative)
3 weeks (15 weekdays)
*The need to "make-up" additional time to meet requirements
of specialty boards will be considered and determined by the appropriate
Program Director
Page last updated: March 26, 2008
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