Status
All residents and fellows are appointed as Clinical Assistants at The University of Arizona and are entitled to privileges given to all University personnel. Resident Agreements are provided through the GME Office. This is a year to year appointment.

Salary
The current salary schedule is available through the GME Office. Residency Salaries

Malpractice
All residents and fellows registered with the Graduate Medical Education Office, regardless of the source of funding, are provided professional liability insurance by the State of Arizona through a self insurance program (revolving fund) established per Arizona Revised Statutes 41-621. This insurance program does not have an insurance policy number other than the referenced statute. This coverage is provided for all activities carried out in the performance of the residency and/or fellowhip training duties as defined by the program regardless of location. Because the coverage is a statutory obligation of the State of Arizona, there are no specified dollar limits of coverage. Furthermore, the coverage does not expire, and is applicable to any occurrence made in the future arising from the residency and/or fellowship training activity. Management of the statutory coverage program is assigned to the Arizona Department of Administration, Risk Management Section. Legal defense of claims is provided by the Liability Management Unit of the Arizona Attorney General's Office. If further information is needed, please do not hesitate to contact Jeanne Deinert in the UA/UPHK GME Consortium Office at (520) 874-2995.

Insurance
All residents are given the opportunity to select health, dental and vision insurance plans at a minimal cost. A $15,000 term life insurance policy is provided with supplemental amounts available at a small cost. Long-term disability is provided with an option for the purchase of short-term disability. Questions should be directed to UA Human Resources.

Vacation/Holidays
The University provides an annual paid allowance of 22 working days per year. Accrued vacation must be used during your 12-month appointment

The University observes ten (10) paid holidays per year. The six (6) designated holidays are as follows: Independence Day, Labor Day, Thanksgiving, Christmas, New Year’s Day, and Memorial Day. Residents who can not be excused from their duties on a designated holiday or on one of the four (4) floating holidays will be granted another day off at a time mutually agreed upon by the resident and the program director.

Sick Leave
University employees accrue 1 day per month of sick leave. Sick leave is cumulative throughout the term of service of the resident.

Education Leave
The is no specific limit to educational leave, provided the total of leave days does not interfere with board certification in your specialty.

Family and Medical Leave
In accordance with the Family and Medical Leave Act of 1993 (FML) and the University Handbook for Appointed Personnel, eligible employees may take FML as provided in University policy. Residents should be aware that protracted FML absences might affect time toward board eligibility.

Meals
Some hospitals provide meals for residents for periods of time they are required to be on the premises of a clinical site after 5:00 p.m. weekdays, or anytime on weekends.

Uniforms
An allowance of $100.00 is provided for the purchase of lab coats. Laundry services or reimbursement for laundry services is not provided. Nametags are also provided through the GME Office

Parking
Parking is provided free of charge.

Qualified Tuition Reduction
The University currently allows Residents in ACGME-accredited program, their spouses and eligible dependents, to enroll in undergraduate and graduate courses of study at the University at reduced tuition fees.

Counseling Services
The University provides access to confidential counseling and psychological support services to all residents and their families.

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Application
Appointment Procedure
Resident Salaries
Human Resources