Graduate Medical Education

Benefits

Vacation, Time Off and Monetary Allowances

  • Vacation/Paid Time Off - please refer to page 197 of the Department of Academic Services Manual of Policies and Procedures for Medical Education Resident Staff 
  • Continuing Medical Education
    • Second year $1000
    • Third year $1200
    • Fourth year $1500
    • Chief year $1800
  • South Carolina License fee, State and Federal drug license fee paid first year
  • SESC and ACS candidate group memberships paid yearly
  • ATLS course fee paid
  • $1000 moving allowance
  • LifeCenter Club membership available for a very low rate
  • MD Consult subscription paid yearly

Insurance

  • Medical malpractice insurance paid by the hospital
  • Inexpensive health, dental and orthodontic insurance for residents and their families
  • Medical Savings Account available: pretax money can be used to pay for medical and child care expenses

Additional Benefits

  • Lab coats and free laundry service for them
  • Free meals
  • Free Covered Parking
  • Palm handheld computers for all residents
  • Fast Internet Access in the hospital
  • Computer work room in the hospital

 

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