Emory Graduate Medical Education
Emory University School of Medicine is committed to providing quality graduate medical education through its residency training programs. The major functions of the programs are education, patient care, and research. The programs are administered for the School of Medicine by the Office of Graduate Medical Education (OGME) and the Graduate Medical Education Committee (GMEC).
Each resident attends a comprehensive administrative orientation session at the beginning of the training program, which includes a review of the benefits package.
Policies and Procedures
Compensation
Annual compensation for residents is in accordance with the compensation schedule that is in effect on July 1 of the year for which the resident is appointed and will be discussed at interview. All full-time residents receive 20 calendar days of compensation leave per year: 15 for vacation; 5 for professional leave to attend conferences and to take USMLE Step 3. Full-time residents may have up to 12 days of sick leave with pay during the one-year contract period. This paid sick time is intended for residents who are unable to complete their duties for typically a week or less due to health-related issues, but who do not require a medical leave. Paid Medical Leave is to be used by residents who are unable to complete their residency responsibilities for a prolonged period of time due to a qualifying serious health condition. This leave is to be used in conjunction with the Family and Medical Leave Act (FMLA).
Insurance
The Residency Training program provides each eligible resident, at no cost, the following group benefit plans:
- Health Care Coverage
- Term Life Insurance
- Dependent Term Life Insurance
- Long-Term Disability Insurance
- Accidental Death and Dismemberment Insurance
Group Dental and Emory Vision Care Plans are available at a minimal cost.
Each resident may also enroll their eligible dependents for health, dental and vision coverage, with the cost paid by deductions from the resident's stipend.
Health - Wellness - Safety
The Emory School of Medicine Office of Graduate Medical Education is committed to ensuring that residents and fellows remain physically and mentally healthy, while completing their training programs. Residency is inherently difficult and can be a stressful time, and it is important that residents take care of themselves and their peers to get the most out of their educational experience.
More Information About Wellness Programs
Pathology Departmental Benefits
Book Fund
A $2,600 annual combined book and travel fund is provided.
Sick Leave
All Housestaff have up to 12 days of paid sick leave during each one year contract period
Vacation
All Housestaff enjoy fifteen vacation days per contract year. The maximum number of days taken at one time during the AP and CP core rotations is one week or 5.
Professional and Educational Leave
Housestaff are encouraged to attend one approved meeting each year in the program. Housestaff are allowed five days of educational leave to take examinations (boards, USMLE Step 3, COMPLEX Level3). Continuing House Staff are allowed maximum three (3) business days for fellowship or job interviews for the duration of training. Additional time (up to 2 days) for fellowship or job interviews needs to be approved by the program director.