Salaries and benefits
House staff stipends 2009-2010
First postgraduate year |
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$48,574 |
Second postgraduate year |
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$49,833 |
Third postgraduate year |
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$51,082 |
Fourth postgraduate year |
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$52,574 |
Fifth postgraduate year |
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$54,181 |
Sixth postgraduate year |
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$55,788 |
Seventh postgraduate year |
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$57,510 |
Health insurance
The program covers the entire cost of all health insurance plans to each GSH resident. Discounts are offered to spouses and dependents. There are three different plans to choose from.
Life insurance
The program covers the cost of life insurance.
Dental insurance
The program shares a significant portion of each resident's dental plan. There are two plans to choose from.
Long-term disability
After 4 months of employment full time staff members will be covered at 60% of their monthly stipend after 180 days of a disability.
Professional liability insurance
GSH provides residents with adequate liability insurance as required by the ACGME including a permanent, extended reporting endorsement (i.e. you are covered for residency related issues forever). Moonlighting is not required by the residencies; it is discouraged. It is not covered by this insurance.
Memberships / License
American College of Surgeons membership and Ohio State training license are paid for by the department.
Food stipend and discount
Each resident is provided a monthly food stipend. There is a discount on food purchased and eaten in the cafeteria. Free meals are provided for those on call. Reimbersement as provided for meals while residents are on away rotations.
Professional meeting expenses
Residents who are beyond the first year of postgraduate training are permitted to attend one national professional meeting per year. If presenting research the conference cost will be covered by the Department of Surgery and the E. Kenneth Hatton Institute for Research and Education. Educational (book) money can be used to cover the cost of attending a conference. The American College of Surgeons conference is attended by all chief residents and paid for by the department.
Miscellaneous
Schwartz text and question book provided free of charge
$1,500 allocated for textbooks each year
Lab coats with full laundry service
Free parking
Free membership to the TriHealth Fitness and Health Pavilion
Call room for all five years
Surgical loupes paid for
USMLE Step 3 paid for if taken and passed within the intern year
Paid vacation plan
First post-graduate year |
3 weeks |
Second and subsequent post-graduate years |
4 weeks |
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