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Benefits & Perks
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The Pediatric Residency Program also contains numerous social components. Many activities are available at no cost to residents through the Resident Ticket Fund. Tickets are available to all of Pittsburgh’s major cultural and sporting events, including Steelers, Pirates, and Penguins games; the Civic Light Opera; the Pittsburgh Symphony; and the Pittsburgh Ballet.
Pediatric residents at Children’s Hospital also enjoy the added benefits of a book/travel allowance and free access to many University of Pittsburgh facilities. All Children’s Hospital residents and fellows have access to recreational facilities and sporting events at the University of Pittsburgh. Access to a University gym, racquetball courts, and swimming pool is free.
Each year, interns also enjoy a two-day retreat at a recreational site away from the hospital. The purposes of the retreat are to enhance mutual support and camaraderie and to encourage reflection on the goals and purposes of the training program.
1. Salary:
July 1, 2009, through June 30, 2010
| Level | Annual |
Bi-Weekly |
| PL-1 | $46,717 | $1,796.80 |
| PL-2 | $47,986 | $1,845.60 |
| PL-3 | $48,901 | $1,880.80 |
| PL-4 | $49,982 | $1,922.40 |
| PL-5 | $53,227 | $2,047.20 |
Resident Contract (PDF)
Resident Reappointment Letter (PDF)
Summary of Terms and Conditions for Appointment (PDF)
2. Health Insurance: The health insurance plan for the trainee and his/her eligible dependent(s) is UPMC Health Plan Enhanced Access HMO Health Insurance.
3. Dental Insurance: Dental insurance if the trainee elects to participate is United Concordia.
4. Vacation: Three weeks for PL-1s, three weeks for PL-2s, and three weeks for PL-3s. Vacation requests are subject to approval by the chief residents.
5. Parking: On-campus parking is available to all residents for a small co-pay.
6. Life Insurance: Life insurance coverage is provided to the nearest $1,000 above the annual stipend and includes Accidental Death and Dismemberment.
7. Disability Insurance: Paid short-term disability of up to 12 weeks of complete disability is provided. The trainee must provide proof that (s)he is disabled and under the care of a physician.
Long-term disability insurance coverage also is provided.
8. Professional Liability Insurance: Coverage is provided in accordance with Pennsylvania state mandated levels of coverage by Tri-Century Insurance.
9. Meal Tickets: Meal tickets are provided when a trainee is on a regularly scheduled overnight call for PL-1 through PL-5.
RESIDENT PERKS
- Food provided at morning conferences, most noon lectures
- Meal cards when on call
- Private call rooms with private bathroom, computer, and TV resident lounge
- Book fund
- Step 3 exam subsidized
- Free home access to Univrsity of Pittsburgh School of Medicine online resources , including UpToDate
- Free AAP membership including Pediatrics, Peds in Review, PREP, Pedialink, and Red Book
- Jeopardy system without payback
- Class retreats
- On-site fitness center
- “Intern Survival Guide” booklet
- Tickets to cultural and sporting events including Steelers, Pirates, Penguins games; Civic Light Opera; Pittsburgh Symphony; and the Pittsburgh Ballet
- Program happy hours
- UPMC Perks
