Residency Program Benefits

• Salary as determined by IHL
• $1,000 funds toward Step 3 and Board Exam and limited educational applications (over 3 years) * opportunity to receive performance incentive
• Intern book package (valued at over $250)
• Free email, e-journal and internet access
• Vacation/personal leave: 18 days per academic year
• Paid CME to the Family Medicine Update for PGY 3 residents
• Conference time available each year of training
• Monogrammed lab coats provided each year
• Meals: Free breakfast and lunch at community hospital.
• Meal vouchers provided for on-call shifts at UMMC
• Health insurance: Mississippi State and School Employees' Health Insurance Plan administered by Blue Cross & Blue Shield of Mississippi, UMMC employee discounts
• Professional liability coverage: covered by IHL/UMC
• Paid subscription to American Family Physician Journal
• Paid access to Challenger
• Professional dues: Paid Membership in AAFP and MAFP
• Certification courses: Paid ACLS, PALS
• Private call rooms with computer, library and refrigerator
• Orientation resident retreat
• Web-based procedure documentation and evaluation system
• Fitness centers: Access to UMMC Student Union, Baptist Healthplex and YMCA
• Favorable rates for dental, health and life insurance plans for residents, spouses and children
• Longitudinal Board review course