Resident Salary and Benefits

Vacation

21 Working Days Per Year

Sick Leave

21 Days Per Year

Holidays

All University of Tennessee holidays although the actual day awarded may vary due to patient care concerns.

Bereavement Leave

For Immediate Family

Leave of Absence

Residents are granted leave of absence with particular arrangements with program criteria in compliance with Board requirements for absence from training

Insurance

Medical Policy Info (.pdf)
Dental Policy Info(.pdf)
Medical Center Pays 80%, Resident Pays 20% Co-Payment, Individual, Individual & Spouse, Individual & Children, or Family Coverage Disability $1,500 Per Month Benefit*
Life $100,000 (Double Indemnity Accidental)* Professional Liability Provided by Tennessee State Board of Claims (Limited to Residency Program Activities)

Educational Meetings

GSM supports resident travel to approved regional or national conferences when the resident is presenting an accepted poster, abstract or oral presentation, or to receive an award.  Amount - $2,250 per such meeting.

Educational Benefits

Additional courses provided by the Graduate School of Medicine:

Business Course for the Practicing Physician and Dentist

Research Design and Statistics

Foundational Curriculum

Available for all residents in all training programs with emphasis on surgical and procedural practice.

Uniforms

Monogrammed White Lab Coats Provided

Meals

Pagers

Digital pagers provided

Photocopying and Medline Searches Provided, Computer Laboratory Available, Library Access 24/7

Notary

Notary services provided

Parking