Benefits  

Tulane Medical School Residents

1. Parking- Parking is provided for residents assigned to MCLNO, University Hospital, TUHC, and VA NO.

2. Beeper- Beepers are provided for the duration of the residencies.

3. Health Insurance- United Health Care health insurance is provided to residents at no cost. Family health coverage is available and is paid for by the residents.

4. Dental Insurance - Optional dental insurance is provided through United Health Insurance Company and is available to residents and their families. It is paid for by the residents.

5. Life Insurance- A $25,000 life insurance policy is provided at no cost to residents. Supplemental life insurance is available for a nominal fee.

6. Disability Insurance- Disability insurance is provided at no cost to the residents.

7. Malpractice Insurance- Malpractice insurance is provided at no cost to the residents.

8. Educational Leave- With the approval of the program director, educational leave is allowed in some programs.

9. Vacations- Residents are allowed vacation, the duration is determined by individual programs.

10. Salary- 2008-09 annual salaries for residents are as follows:

HO I- $44, 168

HO II- $45,467

HO III-$47,125

HO IV-$49,029

HO V-$ 50,720

HO VI-$52,938

HO VII-$52,938