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Stipends and Benefits
Stipends
The stipends for interns and residents at Weill Medical College of Cornell University are consistent with other medical centers in the New York City area and undergo yearly adjustments to keep pace with cost of living increases. The salary for interns beginning in July 2011 is $51, 736.
Housing
NewYork-Presbyterian Hospital requires all surgical residents to reside in Hospital owned apartments that are located on York Avenue directly across from the Hospital. The hospital offers modern luxury apartments at a subsidized rate which is universally considered superior to that offered by other medical centers in the city. During the last few weeks in June (intern orientation), Helmsley Hotel housing will be available upon request at a reduced rate.
Orientation
Orientation for 2012 will be held in June 2012. Orientation is mandatory for all incoming Housestaff.
BLS, ACLS, PALS and ATLS certification is required prior to starting residency. Certification classes during orientation may be offered but there is no guarantee so certification prior to arriving at Cornell for Orientation and Residency is preferred. All four certifications are mandatory for general surgery residents. We strongly suggest that you take these courses post medical school and pre residency training.
Medical, Dental, and Malpractice Insurance
NewYork Presbyterian Hospital offers medical and dental insurance for graduate trainees. Benefits are effective from the date of hire.
MEDICAL BENEFITS:
- Empire EPO with Prescription Drug and Vision Care Benefits
- Empire PPO with Prescription Drug and Vision Care Benefits
- Infertility Treatment included with either medical plan
- Special In-Vitro Fertilization (IVF) Benefit Program is administered by NYP with the Empire PPO plan
DENTAL BENEFITS:
- Empire Managed Dental
- Aetna DMO Dental Plan
- Aetna Active PPO Dental Plan
- Aetna Passive PPO Dental Plan
Educational Services
The medical center has extensive resources for the enhancement of graduate education. The Department of Surgery has kept pace with the advancement in modern technology and provides state of the art computer facilities for use by its resident staff. These facilities include bibliographic search, word-processing, database software, image scanners and slide production products designed to increase the efficiency of the surgical resident. All this is located in the Departmental Library which contains up to date collections of surgical journals and texts. A surgical operative log is provided from the ACGME. We anticipate very shortly this program becoming internet based.
Other Services
Vacation/Sick Time
Surgical Residents receive a combined 20 days
Maternity Leave
Surgical Residents receive six (6) weeks for vaginal delivery and eight (8) weeks for C-Section.
Uniforms and laundry service
Uniforms and laundry service are provided at no cost.
Term Life Insurance
100% employer paid Basic Term Life Insurance valued at $100,000
Vacation
Paid Vacation for surgical interns/residents is limited to four (4) weeks to be taken in 2 two-week blocks.
