Senior residents primarily provide backup, when needed, for junior residents. An attending physician is always available by phone for case discussions, or for direct patient evaluation, if needed. Sleeping quarters are provided for on-call residents, who receive meal credits to defray the costs of dinner or breakfast, or both. The faculty gives a series of introductory clinical lectures during the summer to ensure that all new residents are familiar with neurological emergencies and common neurological conditions. Discussions of current or recent in-patients is held weekly at Crouse Hospital.
Residents receive malpractice protection from the State of New York.
Major medical and a number of health-insurance options, including a prescription drug program, are provided, beginning on the 43rd day of employment. Residents are entitled to 15 days of vacation the first year, and to 16 and 18 days during the second and third years, respectively. This medical center is, in general, against moonlightling. It may, however, permit it at times, but only with the written permission of the head of the department.