Mineola, in Nassau County, Long Island, New York
WUH Resident Benefits Highlights
You will find that the WUH benefits policy is competitive with that of other institutions. The following is a summary of the benefits afforded to you as a WUH radiology resident:
Compensation Effective July 1, 2012
| PGY |
2012-2013 Salary |
| 1 |
$57,720 |
| 2 |
$60,216 |
| 3 |
$62,816 |
| 4 |
$65,364 |
| 5 |
$67,912 |
| 6 |
$70,460 |
| 7 |
$73,008 |
Housing
All WUH residents are entitled to substantially subsidized housing. The housing provided is within walking distance of the hospital, and ranges from one bedroom apartments to townhomes depending on your needs and the size of your family. Most utilities are also covered under this benefit. Should you prefer to live off-campus, a housing stipend is provided.
Vacation
Residents are allotted four weeks (20 days) of paid vacation time per year. This time off can be taken in various configurations depending on your specific needs and training requirements. Additionally, eight days are provided for fellowship interviews.
Yearly Educational Allowance & Professional Conferences
Residents are entitled to a $750 yearly allowance which can be spent on a variety of educational resources, including books, computer equipment, conferences, etc. In addition, residents are excused from work and are reimbursed to attend conferences at which they are presenting research. The majority of our residents have earned the opportunity to present at major Radiology meetings, including the Radiological Society of North America and the American Roentgen Ray Society, throughout their matriculation in our program.
All residents attend the American Institute for Radiologic Pathology (AIRP, formerly known as the AFIP) for four weeks during their third year of residency. Tuition for the course is paid for by the department.
Insurance
Medical, Dental, Vision, Life, and Disability insurance are all provided by the WUH benefits department. There are several options to choose from depending on your specific needs.
Malpractice insurance is also provided; you are covered for all actions occurring during your residency training. Events outside of your training are not covered.
Parking
Residents are guaranteed free parking on hospital premises.
Daily Meals
You are provided with a daily stipend for breakfast, lunch, and dinner daily.
Call Rooms
Newly furnished, organized, comfortable, and neat rooms are provided on call.
Library
On-site hospital and departmental libraries with all analog and digital learning resources are available.
Books are available for all rotations.
Upcoming Developments
Simulation center for hands-on medical education
Construction of research building on the medical campus
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