Salaries
Salaries are competitive with other suburban programs,
adjusted annually, and include adjustment for
Philadelphia city wage tax.
Salaries for current year, July 1, 2008 to June 30,
2009
| First Year: |
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$48,000 |
| Second Year: |
$49,500 |
| Third Year: |
$51,000 |
Chief Resident receives an additonal
$1,000.
Insurance
Health: A flexible benefits plan is
available with several choices, including a medical plan
with the following options:
- Independence Blue Cross Personal Choice
- Medical waiver (with proof of coverage)
You can also choose a dental plan and vision
coverage.
Life: Four coverage options are
available:
- $10,000 in coverage
- One times your annual pay
- Two times your annual pay
- Three times your annual pay
Disability: Long-term disability is
available.
Professional Liability (Medical) Coverage:
Coverage is provided for residency-approved activities.
Employee Assistance Program
Credit Union: Available
Vacations
Each resident is given annual leave as follows:
| First Year: |
|
3 weeks |
| Second Year: |
4 weeks |
| Third Year: |
4 weeks |
| Sick Days: |
10 days per year |
Educational Allowances
CME (Continuing Medical Education)
With the approval of the program director, each resident
is given time to attend medical, resident organization
and research meetings. The resident is given three
days/PG year and is reimbursed up to a budgeted amount
for travel and expenses.
| First Year: |
|
$500 |
| Second Year: |
$1,000 |
| Third Year: |
$2,000 |
Palm Pilot & Book
Allowance
Each new intern is given a PDA with bundled medical
software. In lieu of a conference allowance, the program
will reimburse for texts and journals up to $500 in
the first year.
Housing
Residents are responsible for their own housing. All
levels of accommodations are available within the
surrounding areas.
Additional Benefits
- Maternity/paternity leave
- Meals are provided while on duty
- Daily lunch conferences with lunch provided
- Three (3) embroidered physician coats and
laundry service
- Free parking
- National holidays are given as additional days
off. If on call during a holiday, an additional day
off will be given
- ACLS and neonatal resuscitation courses
- Pennsylvania medical training license fees
- AAFP membership dues for all three years
- Option to contribute to a tax sheltered annuity
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