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General Resident Information & Benefits
Employment Benefits
- 3 weeks vacation plus an additional 7 days off at Christmas or New Years.
- Maternity/paternity leave.
- Health insurance: Residents and dependents receive plans at a favorable rate.
- Dental insurance is available at group rates.
- Professional liability insurance provided at no charge.
- Life insurance and short-term disability insurance.
- Malpractice insurance.
Professional Benefits
- Book allowance for PGY-1.
- $250 dedicated toward local ACP competition and travel.
- $1500 dedicated toward travel stipends for residents who present research at conference.
- Complete MKSAP series including books and online access (at beginning of PGY-1).
- ITE- In-service Training Exam yearly-fees paid.
- Associate membership to American College of Physicians.
- Subscription to the Annals of Internal Medicine.
- BLS and ACLS Certification and re-certification.
- Leadership conference- PGY-2 categorical.
Additional Perks
- 2 lab coats in PGY-1 (additional lab coat in PGY-3)
- Lunches provided at many noon conferences.
- Meal money for on-call days/nights; free meals at the VA on call days.
- Free parking in deck located immediately adjacent to the hospital.
- Great membership rates available at Augusta University Campus Recreation Center.
