Residency Program:
Salaries and Benefits for 2007 - 2008
House Officer Salaries
Salaries are determined through the office of the Medical Director. In general, salaries increase approximately 3-4% per year. Salaries are subject to changes yearly. Increments in salaries are made upon satisfactory advancement to the next primary level and may be modified by the Medical Director's office.
PGY-1 $44,037
PGY-2 $45,517
PGY-3 $46,827
PGY-4 $48,624
PGY-5 $50,301
PGY-6 $51,810
PGY-7 $55,041
PGY-8 $58,263
PGY-9 $58,745
2006-2007 academic year
PGY-1 $42,813
PGY-2 $44,256
PGY-3 $45,846
PGY-4 $47,601
PGY-5 $49,002
PGY-6 $50,586
PGY-7 $53,490
PGY-8 $56,676
PGY-9 $57,312
Benefits Provided by OSU / OSU Medical Center
The following benefits are provided to limited medical staff (residents and fellows).
- Medical Insurance : Limited medical staff are eligible for enrollment in one of several University-sponsored health insurance plans including single and dependent coverage. Prescription drug coverage is included in all plans. Coverage, deductibles and co-payments vary by plan.
- Dental Insurance : Dental coverage for residents and dependents is available upon employment.
- Vision Insurance : Vision coverage for residents and dependents are available upon employment.
- Worker's Compensation: Worker's compensation is prepaid providing 100% of all medical expenses and for a percentage of wage-loss, which results from job-related injuries or occupational diseases.
- Disability Insurance: Limited medical staff receive prepaid long-term disability income insurance with benefits of $2000 per month in case of total and/or residual disability lasting beyond 90 days . The contract has portability features upon completion of training.
- Life Insurance: Limited medical staff are automatically entitled to prepaid term life insurance in the amount of 2 ½ times their annual stipend, plus accidental death and dismemberment benefits. Dependents are eligible for enrollment in optional dependent group life plans. A variety of plans with varying premiums and limits of coverage are available.
- Malpractice Insurance: The University administers a self-indemnification insurance program. All residents are covered for their activities within the scope of the duties and responsibilities of the training program. It is an occurrence policy. Coverage is at least $1 million per occurrence and $3 million annual aggregate.
- Palm Pilots: A PDA is provided to OSUMC limited staff, at the beginning of his or her training program and is loaded with a variety of software, including eProcrates, eresults and E*Value. Additional information is provided by PDAcentral.
- Vacation: Limited staff receives a minimum of two weeks (14 days) paid vacation time. Additional vacation may be provided based on departmental policies.
- Sick Leave: Limited staff begins accruing sick leave benefit hours upon employment. This benefit gives the resident full pay for up to the total number of hours accrued. Full-time employees accrue 10 hours per month of service. Appointments of less than 100% accrue at a pro-rated amount according to the time actually worked.
- On Call Facilities: Residents on-call are provided with access to the vending, lounge, computer and study facilities. Individual call rooms include televisions, bathrooms and computers in each room, as well as 24-hour access to linens and towels.
- On Call Meals: Meals are provided for residents while on call via a debit card system, which works at the hospital cafeteria and the in-house Wendy’s restaurant. Additionally, evening snacks (i.e., pizza) are provided on Friday, Saturday and Sunday nights. Boxed dinners from Atlanta Bread Company are also available after hours during the week along with soup, cereal and other food items in a secure room in the cafeteria.
- Maternity/Paternity Leave: For the birth of a child, birth mothers are provide with eight weeks (56 days) maternity leave to be paid from accumulated sick leave and/or accumulated vacation. Birth fathers or domestic partners (as defined in the University Policies) are provided with two weeks (14 days) of paternity leave to be paid from accumulated sick leave and/or accumulated vacation. For the adoption or foster care placement of a child, adoptive mothers, fathers and domestic partners (as defined in University Policies) are provided with two weeks (14 days) of paid leave to be paid from accumulated sick leave and/or accumulated vacation. If maternity or paternity leave is taken beyond the sum of accumulated sick leave and vacation, it will be unpaid leave. Notice of pregnancy should occur in the first trimester, to ensure proper scheduling and receipt of benefits. Because the length of the leave may impact the amount of time allowed away from a training program by a certifying board, the program director may use vacation, sick leave, personal days, or conference leave to accomplish completion of the training requirements training period. No moonlighting is permitted during maternity or paternity leave. Additional information regarding paid leave programs can be found in OSU Human Resources Policy 6.27.
- Flexible Spending Accounts: Can be used for additional health care expenses for employee or dependent. Can also be used for child care expenses.
- Retirement Benefits: Retirement benefits are provided through the State of Ohio Teachers Retirement System (STRS) or through one of the Alternative Retirement Program (ARP) plans available. Contribution rates can vary from year to year based on program policies. For more information on the STRS and/or the Alternative Retirement Program contact Human Resources at (614) 292-1050 to speak to a benefits consultant. Information is also available at http://hr.osu.edu/ under OSU faculty and staff.
- Lab Coats and Laundering: Two white lab coats with the OSU insignia per year and scrubs are provided free of charge by the Medical Center. There is free dry cleaning service for all work-related clothing.
- Notary Service: Free notary service is provided for work related documents through the Graduate Medical Education (GME) office. Educational loan deferment documents are also processed through the GME office.
- Parking: Limited Staff have the right to purchase faculty “A” parking permits. Some departments may purchase parking passes for their housestaff.
- Recreation & Fitness: Discounted fitness club memberships are available through the OSU Center for Wellness and Prevention and California Fitness. The GME office also has reserved Basketball Court time at the OSU Center for Wellness and Prevention. In addition, many athletic facilities and individual, team, and tournament sports are available across the campus. Also, many diverse activities and cultural events are available at the University and throughout the city and the central Ohio area.
- Meetings: Residents are afforded the opportunity of going to national meetings at departmental expense. The Medical Director’s office supports attendance at national meetings for those residents who demonstrate significant involvement in institutionally based efforts. This benefit is designed to train/educate residents and enhance their participation.
- Memberships: All residents and fellows are provided memberships in the Ohio State Medical Association (OSMA), Columbus Medical Association (CMA), and the American Medical Association (AMA) while they are in an OSUMC training program.
- Ticket Donation Project: Tickets for cultural, sporting and other events can be donated to the GME Office to be distributed to residents and fellows.
- Library and Learning: The Prior Health Sciences Library is located next to the Hospital. The Health Sciences Center for Knowledge Management is housed on the second floor of the Prior Health Library. Overall, the Ohio State University has 27 libraries. The Medical Center houses a learning center for residents with PCs, laser printers, and free access to the Internet.
- Counseling and Support: The OSU Medical Center provides opportunities for counseling and consultation referral related to personal problems arising out of the trainee’s participation in the program. The University Staff Faculty Assistance Program provides a confidential avenue for the discussion and resolution of personal problems. Residents are also eligible to utilize the confidential services of the Medical Staff Committee for Physician Health.