Otolaryngology is very active and provides full otolaryngic services at this 429 bed hospital. The other hospitals affiliated with our training program are excellent general hospitals with active surgical services. Their surgical services are utilized for training purposes by some or all of the surgical specialties. Back to top of page Faculty For a list of our Faculty members, please see our Faculty and Staff page. Back to top of page Benefits Malpractice Insurance UT Southwestern, and the affiliated teaching hospitals, provides malpractice insurance for all house officers through a University of Texas group plan.
Legal counsel is provided in the event of a lawsuit.
The incidence of malpractice suits in Dallas has been relatively low compared to the remaining portion of the United States and particularly low in those individuals associated with teaching institutions. Hospitalization and Life Insurance Group hospitalization insurance is currently provided at no expense to the house officer by Parkland Memorial Hospital or by the affiliated hospital where the resident is assigned. Coverage remains with the same carrier at all times. A group life insurance plan is also provided at no expense to contracted remunerative members of the Parkland House Staff. Salaries Remuneration is made on a monthly basis with paychecks issued on the last workday of the month.