These transports are usually performed on commercial airlines and are coordinated through Worldwide Assistance Inc. a major provider of prepaid travel assistance. Electives Residents are permitted to choose from a wide range of elective opportunities in the DC area for supplemental experience during four months throughout the residency program. Past electives have included pediatric anesthesiology, pediatric radiology, radiology, obstetrics, oral surgery, dermatology, sonography and ophthalmology. Spouses are eligible for a half tuition benefit. Graduate tuition benefits do not cover higher education taxes.
All benefits are subject to change without advance notice.
A number of different health insurance options are available. Each plan offered ranges in coverage and cost. Life insurance equal to the residents' yearly salary is provided. During the senior core block, residents have a mixture of administrative and clinical experience. The resident selects a minifellowship topic in their middle year in the program and attempts to complete a project in this area.