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Stipends 2007-2008 Academic Year
Health and Other BenefitsAllegheny General Hospital provides a benefits program that responds to the needs of house staff members. Members choose from a benefits menu and select options that meet individual needs; dependents may participate where appropriate. Allegheny General Hospital's contribution to the member's program varies based on the options selected. The program includes medical, prescription drug, dental, life and accidental death and dismemberment insurance, health-care and dependent-care reimbursement accounts, and tax-deferred retirement savings. In addition, group long-term care insurance and personal accident insurance
are available on a voluntary basis (fully paid by residents). Professional and Liability InsuranceThe hospital provides coverages of $200,000 for each occurrence and $600,000
annual aggregate for services performed within the teaching program at Allegheny
General Hospital or institutions where the house staff members are assigned. Paid Time OffA total of 15 paid days off is provided annually to members of the house staff. The time off schedule is subject to the program director's approval and may be used for vacation or personal business. 
ParkingParking is provided free of charge for all house staff officers.
National Meetings and TextbooksFellows are encouraged to present at one national meeting during their tenure. During each year of training, reimbursement for up to $1,000 per year is provided for attendance at one of the national meetings and/or the purchase of medical textbooks/reference materials and/or related educational aids as approved by the program director.
Other BenefitsAllegheny General Hospital provides the house staff members with on-call meals. They are also permitted to dine in the separate Senior Staff Dinig Room. |
