Salary and Benefits

Palm Pilot PDA!

• Palm Zire 72 provided to all residents, loaded with features such as a digital camera and key medical software applications.

Educational Allowance of $600 each year!

• Could be used for: books, journal subscriptions, medical software, DVDs, CDs, travel to scientific/medical meetings, computer equipment for medical use and board examinations.
• Excellent in-house moonlighting opportunities through the Fairview Health System!

Educational Benefits:

• 5 days educational leave for CME, conferences and other approved activities
• ACP membership for residents presenting a poster or vignette
• Free access to campus libraries
• Free internet access and e-mail
• Free med-line searches, MD Consults, and many other on-line databases and journals. This service can be accessed from any computer, including at home via the web.

Financial Benefits:

• Current PGY-1 annual stipend of $45,744 with increases each year
• In-state University of Minnesota tuition rates for spouse and immediate family

Insurance and Tax Benefits:

• Health and dental insurance
• $25,000 life insurance policy
• Long-term disability insurance
• Malpractice insurance at each hospital
• Pre-tax health care reimbursement
• Pre-tax dependent care reimbursement

On-The-Job Benefits:

• Embroidered lab coats
• University of Minnesota-affiliated site business cards
• Lunches at CORE Conferences
• Free parking at all sites during rotations and clinics
• Meal allowance for on-call days, up to $18.00/day
• Child care centers at the U of MN and the VA

Off-The-Job Benefits:

• Three weeks vacation each year, four weeks (interns)
• Parental leave: maternity = 6 weeks, paternity = 2 weeks
• Discounted theater, film and sporting events tickets