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Benefits
Stipends
Insurance and Health Coverage*
Vacation and Leaves
Education Benefits
University of Minnesota Benefits
Other First-Year $47,116
Second-Year $48,326
Third-Year $49,988 Health Insurance - Choice of two plans through Blue Cross Blue Shield
- Nearly half of family coverage paid
- Option for domestic partner family coverage
Dental Insurance - Available for residents and their families
Life Insurance - $50,000 of group term life insurance provided at no cost
- Additional life insurance coverage for up to $150,000 available at an additional cost to resident, his/her spouse or domestic partner, or children at reduced group rates
Long-term Disability - Coverage provides up to 80% of pre-disability stipend after a 90-day waiting period
Short-term Disability - Coverage provides up to 70% of pre-disability stipend after a 14-day waiting period
Malpractice Insurance - Coverage provided for activities within the course and scope of resident duties at no cost
Flexible Spending Account - Eligible for pre-tax health care and dependant care reimbursement benefits—not subject to federal, state, or social security taxes
*Duluth, Methodist, and St. Cloud residency program benefits may vary. Vacation - 15 days per contract year—cannot be carried over to next year
Sick Leave - Short periods of sick leave available at the program director’s discretion
Maternity, Paternity, and Adoption Leave - Six weeks paid maternity leave; two weeks paid paternity or adoption leave upon request
Prenatal/Newborn Elective - May be taken by male or female residents who have a child born or adopted during their residency training (two- to six-week elective)
Miscellaneous Leave - Extended periods of leave available at the program director’s discretion; may extend residency and postpone board exam eligibility
Life Support Courses - Certification and recertification in Basic Life Support (BLS), Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS), and Neonatal Resuscitation
Workshops - Sports Medicine, Primary Care Psychiatry, Colposcopy, Community Health, Ultrasound, Occupational Medicine, Practice Management/Systems-based Practice, Sexual Counseling, Family Medicine Procedures, Advanced Life Support in Obstetrics (ALSO®), and USA Soccer Cup Sports Medicine
Grand Rounds
Allows residents the opportunity to: - Learn original research findings applied to a clinical scenario
- Problem solve clinical vignettes with evidence-based findings
- Consider topics of relevance to family medicine in an academic context
Continuing Medical Education (CME) - Each resident given three days per year at the program director’s discretion
Family Medicine Update
Five-day conference provided for third-year residents at no cost - Focuses on health, prevention, and behavior change in the face of chronic illness
- Case-based sessions and hands-on workshops, with a focus on common clinical problems
- Evidence-based medicine sessions and expert tips on improving the health of patients and communities
Fellowship Opportunities - Sports medicine, geriatrics, and palliative care fellowship programs in the Minneapolis-St. Paul area
Fitness Membership - University Recreation Center and St. Paul Gymnasium available to residents at student membership rates
University Events - Discounted tickets for some University sports, theater, and cultural events
Library System - Access to the University of Minnesota library system, including the Bio-Medical Library
Resident Assistance Program (RAP) - University of Minnesota Medical School employee assistance program designed specifically for residents
Computer and Software Discounts - Computers, software, and high-speed internet at reduced rates available through UMart
Continuing Medical Education/Technology Fund - Up to $1,000 reimbursement per year for PDA, personal computer, software, conference expenses, and clinical textbooks and journals
Moving Allowance - Up to $1,000 reimbursement for initial relocation expenses
Uniforms Minnesota License - Minnesota permit and licensure application fee paid
DEA Registration - DEA fee reimbursed during residency
Exams - Reimbursement for the USMLE Step 3 or COMLEX-USA Level 3 exams if taken during residency
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