Geriatric Medicine Fellowship Salary and Benefits

Salary

Salary and benefits of the geriatric medicine fellow are listed below:

PGY-4 - $62,934

Benefits

UNC Health Blue Ridge Benefits - Medical, Dental, Prescription drug plan, and Vision insurance available (see UNC Health Blue Ridge Benefits at a Glance regarding plans, coverage, and premiums).
Group life insurance; Short and long-term disability through UNC Health Blue Ridge (see UNC Health Blue Ridge Benefits at a Glance regarding plans, coverage, and premiums).
Phifer Wellness Center: Discounted or free membership (dependent upon insurance plan selected).
Tax deferred annuity (403b)
Medical and daycare spending accounts available
Employee Wellness Program
Employee Assistance Program
Employee Emergency Fund
Scholarships and tuition assistance available
Group discounts
Banking services
North Carolina Resident Training License Reimbursement
$1,000 Moving Allowance Reimbursement (Incoming class only, reimbursed per IRS guidelines)
BLS, ACLS, PALS Certifications provided on-site
Appropriate Specialty Society dues reimbursement
Medical Malpractice Insurance provided
Resident lounge, call rooms, conference room, and library provided
Through the Charlotte AHEC and VCOM’s electronic libraries, residents have access to a comprehensive array of both print and online resources to champion informational and educational needs.

CME Allowance

Fellows are allowed a total of $2,400 for the academic year for scholarly activities.

Vacation / Time Off

PGY-4

24 vacation days to be used for personal time off, sickness/emergency, or interviews.
Three (3) additional days are allowed to be used for board exam or poster presentations.
Five (5) additional days are allowed to be used for CME at National Conferences.
Total allowable time off is 32 days.

Uniforms

Two (2) lab coats and laundry service provided

Meals

Meal points are provided quarterly for use in the two hospital cafeterias

Moonlighting

PGY-4 fellows are allowed to moonlight assuming program director and DIO approval of the activity
There is a popular in-house voluntary moonlighting opportunity available

Parking

Free covered and reserved parking for residents/fellows

Social Events/Activities

Departmental activities (e.g. picnics, dinners)
Several team building activities throughout the academic year
Resident retreat
Formal graduation banquet