Palm Pilot PDA!
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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
