Georgetown University Hospital 2010-2011 Resident Salaries
The following is a list of stipends for Georgetown House Staff for the 2010-2011 academic year.
PGY-1: $47,534
PGY-2: $48,000
PGY-3: $48,600
PGY-4: $52,310
PGY-5: $53,500
Terms of House Staff Appointment
All training appointment agreements are binding for one year. The appointment is contingent upon receipt of verification of graduation from medical school or applicable credentialing documentation and verification, as well as all components set forth in the Policy for Selection of House Staff.
Conditions of House Staff Appointment
House Staff Member acknowledges and agrees that in order to assure optimal patient care is being provided to patients, as a condition of an appointment and for its continuation, the house staff member shall undergo and satisfactorily complete a pre-employment physical examination consistent with the hospital policy. If the physical examination reveals any physical or mental disorder that would prevent the house staff member from completing the essential duties of the position and reasonable accommodation cannot be made, the appointment may be terminated. An annual physical examination may be required by the Hospital.
Vacation
Residents receive 3 weeks of paid vacation per year, as well as approximately 1 additional week off during the winter holidays. Fourth year residents receive an additional week of leave in order to attend a conference or review course.
Parking
Free parking is available to residents at all hospitals.
Meals
Meal subsidies are provided for on-call residents at all hospitals.
Health Insurance
Employees may choose between the Carefirst PPO Basic Plan, the Carefirst PPO Enhanced Plan, or the Kaiser Permanente Select HMO.
Dental Insurance
There are 2 plan options available: Cigna PPO Comprehensive and Cigna DHMO
Vision Care
Employees may choose to participate in the Allied EyeCare plan. The plan provides comprehensive vision benefits from a network of providers.
Life Insurance
GUH provides employees with Basic Life Insurance equal to one times your annual base pay up to a combined (basic and supplemental) maximum of $1,000,000. This coverage is provided for free. Supplemental Life Insurance coverage is available in amounts equal to one, two, or three times your base pay, up to a combined (basic and supplemental) maximum of $1,000,000.
Tax -Shelter Annuity Plan (TSA)
Employees may have pre-tax voluntary retirement contributions deducted from paychecks. Contributions may be invested in a wide variety of funds through Fidelity Investments. Employees may start contributing toward this plan at any time, and are responsible for the entire cost of this plan.
Flexible Spending Accounts
The GUH program includes two flexible spending accounts (FSA's) that let you use tax-free dollars to pay for certain medical and dependent care expenses.
Professional counseling
Professional counseling is available for personal or health problems including; stress, family conflicts, grief, alcohol or substance abuse, financial, depression, anxiety, chronic illnesses, and legal problems. Career counseling is also available.
Family and Medical Leave
Our family leave program enables an employee to take an unpaid leave of absence to care for a seriously ill family member, or child within the first year of birth, adoption or foster care placement. Employees may use the leave for their own serious health conditions, which will run concurrently with the short-term disability benefits.
Legal Plan
Employees may elect group legal coverage, which provides access to a network of attorneys who deliver legal services via telephone or office visit.
Credit Union
Employees are eligible for membership in the Georgetown University Credit Union upon employment. The Credit union has an on-campus location and direct deposit and low interest loans are available. Their number is 687-4841.
Yates Field House
An on-site athletic recreational complex is available to staff and their families with a low-cost membership fee.
Metro Check
The Metro Check program has been established to assist employees who commute to and from work by public transportation. This voluntary benefit is offered on a pre-tax basis, and employees may deduct a maximum of up to $100 per month for commuting expenses. For more information please contact the Parking Office at (202) 444-3802.
Malpractice Liability Coverage
According to the rules and regulations to the hospital. Medstar Health covers House Staff for professional liability. The institution provides professional liability coverage in amounts not less than 1 million dollars per incident and 3 million dollars annual aggregate for services rendered during training.
Disability Insurance:
Long-Term Disability is designed to ensure a continuing income for employees who are disabled and unable to work due to an illness or injury that results in a long-term absence. Short-Term Disability (STD) is designed to ensure continuing income for those House Staff who are unable to work due to a non-work related injury or illness.
