Benefits

Interns are officially registered in the internship course within the Medical School. In practical terms, internship stipends will be $21,000 for the 2008-2009 internship year. The Internship covers related University fees. Consequently, for tax purposes the stipend is technically a gross exceeding $19,300 (including tuition and fees). FICA expenses are withheld from paychecks and matched by the University with contributions to interns' governmental Social Security and Medicare accounts.

As members of the University community, interns are issued e-mail accounts, student identification ("U cards") and have access to the University's extensive library resources, student services, the internet, recreational facilities and sports events, computers, and the academic and cultural offerings of the University. Interns also are eligible for discounts (e.g., computers, tickets) available to the University Community. Limited funding may be available for conference attendance or travel related to professional presentations, but funding levels have varied annually. Some of the rotations provide voice mail.

Interns are provided with a range of student benefits, including health insurance and professional liability insurance (unfortunately, not dental insurance). Interns are provided three weeks of vacation time to be evenly distributed between the two rotations. Up to four days of administrative leave may be available for conferences, workshops outside of the Internship, dissertation defense, job interviews, and selected activities related to professional development upon approval of primary supervisors. Up to five days of sick leave may be used only for interns' legitimate illness and the illness of a child. Interns must consult with primary supervisors when planning time away from the Internship. In rare circumstances, additional leaves may be available as consistent with Departmental and University policies. It would be likely to require extensions of training (for which trainees may incur tuition and related expenses).

Hepatitis B immunization is provided by the hospital (optional). Flu shots and TB testing are provided for a nominal fee.