Housestaff Salaries, Benefits & Services

The University of Arizona College of Medicine Neurology Residency Program
 
All residents are contracted with Banner University Medical Group. This is a year-to-year appointment.
 
Salary:
The salary schedule changes annually. The 2024-2025 is as follows:
 
PGY1      $64,061
PGY2      $66,910
PGY3      $70,367
PGY4      $73,903
 
 
Malpractice:
Banner Health provides professional liability coverage for residents/fellows. Such coverage extends to professional acts occurring in the course of resident/fellow’s responsibilities in the Training Program. This insurance provides coverage on an “occurrence” basis, or if claims made it will include unlimited extended claims reporting coverage (tail). This insurance does not cover resident/fellow for any activities performed outside the scope of the training program responsibilities. (e.g.,”Moonlighting”). Any resident/fellow exceptions must have prior approval from Banner Health's Risk Management.
 
Medical, Vision, Dental:
Medical and Dental provided for resident and family at no cost.  Banner Choice Plus Health Insurance (A premium applies for tobacco users).  Vision is available at a cost to resident.
 
Paid Time Off:
4 weeks of vacation yearly
 
Meals:
Meal cards are provided to house officers who are assigned overnight call duties at designated facilities.
 
Parking:
Resident/fellow will be issued a name badge that will provide access to a designated parking area. Resident/fellow will not park at the Medical Center outside that parking area.
 
Family & Medical Leave:
Any resident or fellow is eligible to request a Family Medical Leave if he/she has been a Banner Health employee for at least one year and has worked at least 1250 hours in the 12-month period previous to the FMLA leave request. If eligible, the resident or fellow is entitled to take up to 12 weeks of unpaid leave during any 12-month period for one or more of the following reasons:
a. The birth of a child
b. The adoption of a child or the placement of a foster child
c. To care for a seriously ill spouse, child or parent, or
d. A personal health condition making it impossible for the resident/fellow to perform his/her job
 
Counseling Services:
Access to confidential counseling and psychological support services are offered to all residents/fellows and their families.