2008 - 2009 Stipends PL-1 $45,600 PL-2 $47,800 PL-3 $50,000

Residents receive a debit card to purchase meals, which is prepaid by the hospital based on the frequency of call. We also provide white lab coats and business cards. Travel money for CME conferences is provided to residents also.

Residents receive nearly four weeks of paid vacation per year. Vacation is taken in three blocks spaced throughout the year. These vacation blocks are outside of the call schedule. Thus, the call schedule does not change from q4 to q3 as residents take vacation.
The ten days in late December through New Year's Day are outside of the rotation schedule. During this time, critical service areas are covered by half of the residents. Each resident has a block of five days off during this holiday time.

Five days are available for educational leave. Travel money is available from the department to assist residents who attend a medical meeting. Two weeks per year of personal leave is granted and can be accrued. Maternity/paternity leave is available in line with state and federal law.

Medical, dental, life, and disability insurance options are available to residents and their families. Residents receive a monthly stipend (in addition to salary) to purchase these benefits. Medical liability coverage is provided through the State of Oregon. The university also provides the residents an opportunity to participate in a limited retirement plan.

Retirement
A house officers retirement plan is offered to all residents. The plan provides a fully-funded contribution from OHSU, an attractive choice of investments, the ability for you to make voluntary, pre-tax contributions and service and planning support.

The year begins with a week of orientation, including certification in Pediatric Advanced Life Support and Neonatal Resuscitation. This week gives the new residents a chance to get acquainted and meet faculty and residents in the program. In September, residents and their guests attend an off-campus weekend retreat to socialize and attend workshops to enhance evaluation, teaching, and other skills.

Annual Resident Retreat
In early September all of our residents attend a weekend retreat at a get-away resort in Oregon . Families and significant others are included. Retreat agendas focus on education, self-awareness, well-being, and residency program improvement. Most importantly, it is a time for residents to get to know each other, relax a little, and have fun.