Stipends and Benefits

Hepatopancreaticobiliary Surgery Fellowship in Richardson

*The stipends are subject to change on an annual basis.

10 days sick leave
Family and Medical leave – fellow may be eligible for up to 12 weeks of unpaid leave for birth, adoption, or seriously ill family members. Fellows should be aware that all combined leave exceeding 30 days will lengthen the fellowship beyond the usual expected date of completion in accordance with the ACGME Program guidelines.

*All benefit programs are governed by MHS benefit plans and/or MHS policies and are subject to change in accord with such plans and policies.

3 weeks of vacation per year (15 weekdays plus 5 weekend days for a total of 20 days)

*All benefit programs are governed by MHS benefit plans and/or MHS policies and are subject to change in accord with such plans and policies.

Fellows may spend up to $300 a year for medical books. This amount does not include the cost of books supplied by the program or textbooks required for program-related examinations.

*All benefit programs are governed by MHS benefit plans and/or MHS policies and are subject to change in accord with such plans and policies.

Professional liability coverage, group life insurance, and disability insurance will be provided by Methodist Health System.
Hospitalization insurance for physician and immediate family (spouse and children) will be provided by Methodist Health System under the Enhanced/Tax Saver Plan. Under the Medical Reimbursement Plan, Methodist Health System will contribute $2,000 to your account that can be used to pay for health care related expenses that are not reimbursed or covered by the Enhanced Plan. This is an annual contribution but does not carry over from year to year.
Dental insurance is an optional benefit for fellows and eligible family members at Methodist Health System group rates and, if chosen, is the responsibility of the fellow.

*All benefit programs are governed by MHS benefit plans and/or MHS policies and are subject to change in accord with such plans and policies.

Upon completion of one year of employment with Methodist Health System, fellows are eligible to participate in the hospital retirement plan. The hospital will match contributions to this plan up to 2.5 percent of base pay.

*All benefit programs are governed by MHS benefit plans and/or MHS policies and are subject to change in accord with such plans and policies.

Smart phone up to $400 at entry
2 pairs of scrubs
Library and computer services
Lunch at conferences
Lab coats – 2 per year
Free parking
Pager
Fitness Center – fellows are eligible to use the Folsom Fitness Center which includes an outdoor jogging track, cardiovascular, and strength training equipment.
Social functions – holiday party, graduation dinner
Clinic desk and computer access
Business cards
BLS/ACLS is provided at orientation if needed
Annual membership dues to ACG, AGA & ASGE
Registration/travel/lodging expenses to an annual meeting (DDW or ACG)
Copies of Practical Gastrointestinal Endoscopy, Sleisenger and Fordtran's Gastrointestinal and Liver Disease & DDSEP (Digestive Disease Self Education Program) are provided for the fellows.

*All benefit programs are governed by MHS benefit plans and/or MHS policies and are subject to change in accord with such plans and policies.