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Residency Program
STIPENDS
For the 2005 - 2006 year, first year residents receive a
stipend of $42,226.00
BENEFITS
Vacation and Sick Leave
Each resident receives 21 days (15 weekdays, and 6 weekend days) of paid vacation each
year. There are 12 days per year available for use as sick leave.
Resident Enhancement
The program encourages participation in continuing medical education and allows up to five (5) days per year of
paid leave for this purpose. Each resident receives a stipend (varies by
year of training) to offset the cost of
attendance at educational conferences and seminars.
Insurance
Health insurance premiums for residents are paid for by UAMS. Information regarding
coverage for dependents is furnished during orientation. Malpractice insurance for
residency duties is provided. Residents are required to secure their own insurance for
moonlighting activities.
Laboratory Coats
Coats are furnished by UAMS.
Professional Memberships
Memberships to the Arkansas Chapter and the American Academy of Family Physicians are provided for each resident.
Faculty Advisors
Each resident is assigned a faculty member as an advisor. Formal and informal meetings
with the advisor enhance the discussion of the resident’s career goals, personal and
professional strengths and areas of concern.
Certification
Each 2nd year resident may participate in ATLS certification as a
benefit paid by the residency program using the resident's enhancement
funds. ACLS and NRP certification are a
requirement for each first year resident before entering the program. Other certifications can be obtained with
the use of the resident’s enhancement funds and leave.
Practice Location Days
Residents are given three weekdays in their third year of training for the purpose of attending job
interviews and examining future practice sites. A complete list of
Benefits and Terms & Conditions for Appointment (Employment) in Residency Training
Programs at UAMS may be found on the website of the UAMS Office of
Graduate Medical Education. Go to the
Resident Handbook.
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