In addition, physician assistant residents receive Neonatal Resuscitation certification and are eligible for Pediatric Advanced Life Support certification. Salary or stipend. This includes a variety of options for life insurance, medical coverage and dental coverage and can include coverage for spouse as well as children. Flexible benefit accounts are available for child care and uncovered medical and dental expenses. Malpractice insurance is provided by the hospital.
Housing is available in the hospital owned apartment complex.
Efficiency, and one-bedroom apartments are available on a furnished or unfurnished basis. Utilities are included. There are three weeks paid vacation. The program combines the strengths of both institutions to provide an intensive didactic and clinical curricula that prepares the graduate PA to competently and confidently pursue a career as a surgical physician assistant. The curriculum, designed exclusively for physician assistants, enhances surgical skills and knowledge and expands upon the education obtained in PA school.