White coats are provided. Moonlighting The Department provides upper level residents with moonlighting opportunities to supplement their salary. Restrictions on the amount of moonlighting allowed per rotation apply. Health and Dental Insurance UMMS offers 5 health plan options from which to choose. Residents with health care befits elsewhere may waive this insurance and participate in a health plan rebate program.
All plans are contributory for all levels of coverage and offer vision and pharmacy benefits.
Three levels of dental coverage are available with benefits paid for a variety of services. Sick Leave Full salary is paid for 29 days for injury or sickness. Although not a separate leave category, female residents may use a combination of sick leave, vacation time and disability leave to permit six weeks of post-partum leave. A male resident may use annual leave to help care for his new family. Automobile and Homeowner's Insurance Coverage may be purchased by the resident with the benefit of low group rates.