Neurological Surgery Residency
Training Program
Mission, Goal, General Organization
Rotation, Objectives, Curriculum
General Information
Policies
Conferences
Courses and Meetings
Application Procedure
Current Residents
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, FY 2009 (July 1, 2008 - June 30, 2009)
PGY1 $44,057
PGY2 $45,181
PGY3 $46,461
PGY4 $48,520
PGY5 $50,392
PGY6 $52,798
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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