Upon graduation, the physician assistant resident receives a certificate signed by the Department Chairmen at Norwalk Hospital and Yale University School of Medicine, the President of Norwalk Hospital and the Dean of Yale University School of Medicine. 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.