1.  How much is the post-graduate stipend?

 

WSU/DMC Graduate Medical Education

1999-2000 Stipend Rates

PGY-I

PGY-II

PGY-III

PGY-IV

PGY-V

$36,045

$37,126

$38,240

$39,387

$40,569

PGY-VI

PGY-VII

PGY-VIII

PGY-IX

$41,786

$43,040

$44,331

$45,661

 

2.  What is the length of my vacation?

Four weeks each year which can be broken into 2 week periods or 1 month during year one.  During years two and three, vacation can also be taken in 1 week intervals.  Also,  Children's Hospital enables each second- and third-year resident to attend one educational conference each year.

 

3.  How often am I on call?

During year one, call is every fourth night.

 

4.  Is book money available to me?

Yes. Residents receive a book allowance, the amount dependent on year of program.

 

5.  Is there compensation for meals when I am at the hospital?

Meal allowances are provided for residents on night call.

 

6.  Is health care insurance provided?

Yes.  Medical and dental insurance coverage are provided at no cost for residents, spouses, and children.  Short and long-term disability coverage, life insurance coverage and AD&D insurance are also provided without cost to the residents.

 

7.  How big is Children's Hospital of Michigan?

 

About Children's Hospital of Michigan

A Look at the Numbers

Number of Beds

Inpatient Admissions

Emergency Department Visits

Ambulatory Visits

Surgical Procedures

Medical Staff

Nursing

Nursing Students

Medical Students

Residents and Fellows

Volunteers

260

14,000

70,000

140,000

12,000

760

530

550

300

167

225