Medical and dental insurance covers residents and their families. In today's modern society, random drug testing may be required. The American Board of Anesthesiology stipulates that the total of any and all absences during clinical anesthesia training may not exceed the equivalent of 20 working days per year. This includes illness, maternity leave and Armed Forces reserve duty. Attendance at scientific meetings, not to exceed 5 working days per year, shall be considered part of the training program.
Money is available within departmental funds for travel to meetings.