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Benefits
In addition to an attractive salary scale, Mount Carmel's Orthopaedics Residency Program features a competitive benefits package that includes a wide variety of programs and services to meet a broad range of individual and family needs.

2007-2008

Salaries

PGY-1: $45,708
PGY-2: $47,127
PGY-3: $48,441
PGY-4: $51,007
PGY-5: $52,551

Healthcare Insurance

Trinity Health Plan offers single or family coverage that provides a broad range of medical benefits for a competitive rate and becomes effective the date of your hire.

Prescription Plan

Prescriptions can be filled through MEDCO-affiliated pharmacies. A co-payment is charged for each prescription or refill.

Dental Insurance

You may elect coverage under the dental plan. Coverage becomes effective the date of your hire.

Vacation Time

Residents receive personal leave time (PLT) based on the year of training. PGY-I: 23 days PLT (10 vacation, 7 sick, 6 holidays); PGY-2 and above: 28 days (15 vacation, 7 sick, 6 holidays).

Education Allowance

All residents are eligible to attend one or more postgraduate conferences each year (up to 5 days) with reimbursement up to a maximum dollar amount. This amount is reviewed annually and set by the Medical Education Committee. First year residents receive $1,000, while second through fifth year residents receive $1500 per year for meeting expenses. Research funds are available for resident abstract/manuscript presentations.

Equipment

Surgical loupes, personalized lead aprons, and surgical goggles are provided for first year residents. In addition, financial support for laptop computer purchase is also available for first year residents, which are used in our arthroscopic skills lab.

Sick Leave/Maternity/Paternity Leave Allowance

Available with time allotments set by the program director.

Licensure

Application and renewal for State of Temporary State Ohio Licensures are paid in full by the Department of Medical Education.

Meals

All meals at Mount Carmel are free for residents.

Parking

Parking is available at no charge for all residents.

Sleeping Rooms

Renovation of the resident call rooms in 2007 year includes all new furniture, flat screen TV's, a separate living space with kitchen and TV as well as a fully equipped exercise room.

White Coats

Laboratory coats are provided at no cost to residents. Each resident will receive two lab coats at the first year level and one lab coat each additional year of residency.

Additional Benefits

  • Child Care/Credit Union
  • Disability Insurance
  • Flexible Spending Account for Healthcare Expenses and/or Dependent Care Expenses
  • Life Insurance
  • Professional Liability Insurance
  • Worker's Compensation