Pathology & Laboratory Medicine Residency Benefits

FIRST YEAR RESIDENTS RECEIVE:

  • Rosai and Ackerman's Surgical Pathology (2-Volume Set with CD-ROM).
  • Henry's Clinical Diagnosis and Management by Laboratory Methods.

Or 

  • Apple iPad 

Computer and microscope provided for each resident.

Vacation
15 days vacation for first year residents.
20 days vacation for second-fourth year residents.

Sick Leave
10 days sick leave for all residents

Educational Leave
5 days educational leave for all Residents

Presentation Expenses
The Department may provide funds, over and above the Book/Travel Fund, to cover expenses when a resident is presenting a paper or poster at one national meeting annually. Covered expenses include travel, hotel for day before and day of presentation, and registration fees. Advance permission is required.

Educational Fund
$700.00 per year not to exceed $2,800.00 per four year program for residents.
Funds can be used for educational/professional registration, books, dues.

Health Insurance
United Health Care health insurance is provided to residents at no cost. Family health coverage is available and is paid for by the residents.

Dental Insurance
Optional dental insurance is provided through Paid Dental Insurance Company and is available to residents and their families. It is paid for by the residents.

Life Insurance
A $25,000 life insurance policy is provided at no cost to residents.

Disability Insurance
Disability insurance is provided at no cost to the residents.

Malpractice Insurance
Malpractice insurance is provided at no cost to the residents.