Malpractice Insurance Malpractice and professional liability insurance for residents is provided by the University's insurance program for all activities that are a regular part of the residency program, except during rotations to other hospitals, at which time coverage is provided by the affiliated hospital. Outside Professional Activities Residents who wish to earn additional income through elective outside professional opportunities are permitted to do so following the first half of the PGY-2 year, with the approval of the Program Director. Although a New York State medical license is not required for residency training, it is required for any additional professional activities. The disability incomes begins after six months total disability or after later exhaustion of basic sick leave salary continuation and continues as long as the disability to normal retirement date. Supplemental disability insurance is available through the Paul Revere Company.
Optional coverage is immediately available.
Miscellaneous Benefits Full University of Rochester tuition benefits for house officers for two courses per semester and one-half tuition benefits for their spouses for one course per semester are available. For questions or suggestions concerning the content of these pages, contact the URMC Webmaster .