General Residency Information
Patient Rounds
Rounds are made with the faculty and residents on a daily basis at the MCG,
VA, and Pediatric services.
Call Schedule
Call averages 1 night in 3 for PGY 2, 3 and 4 years. A rotating intern will
usually take call with the PGY 3 and 4. PGY 5 and 6 alternate back up call
at home. On call meals and sleeping quarters are provided.
Salary and Benefits July 2005 - June 2006
PGY1 $40,318
PGY2 $41,347
PGY3 $42,518
PGY4 $44,403
PGY5 $46,116
PGY6 $48,208
PGY7 $49,233
It is the policy of the Department that moonlighting is absolutely and
strictly prohibited. Any resident found to be moonlighting is subject to
immediate dismissal at the discretion of the Chairman of the Department.
Vacation
Each resident is allowed three full weeks (15 working days) of vacation each
year. One of these vacations is required as Christmas vacation. This is in
addition to time spent at meetings or courses. Time off for approved
meetings will not count against annual leave. Residents are entitled to sick
leave up to 14 days. Family leave is available. Vacation time can't be
accumulated from year to year.
Other Benefits
Resident benefits include group health insurance for the resident,
malpractice insurance, group life insurance, disability insurance, lab coats
and laundering, and parking. Dental insurance, health insurance for the
resident's family and additional life insurance are available at a small
cost.
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Facilities: The Residency hospitals include the Medical College of Georgia, Childrens Medical Center and the Augusta Veterans Administration Medical Center (VAMC).
Application Procedure: MCG Neurosurgery utilizes the Neurological Surgery Matching Program. Application material should be requested from:
Neurological Surgery Matching Program
P.O. Box 7584
San Francisco, CA 94120 7584
Telephone: 415 447 0350
FAX: 415 561 8535
Should you desire further information contact: mlee@mcg.edu