Call and Benefits Specific to Psychiatry Residency

Call Schedule

Residents are required to provide in-house coverage for the Desert Vista Behavioral Health Center. The frequency of duty decreases with seniority, with a PGY II resident having approximately one call per week. The length of duty is 12 hours of night/day coverage during weekdays, weekends and holidays.


Benefits

2008 - 2009 Stipends:

  • PGY I:  $46,552.47
  • PGY II:  $48,186.26
  • PGY III:  $50,414.16
  • PGY IV:  $53,087.64

Available insurance for resident and dependents

  • Health and Dental
  • Life
  • Occurrence Medical Liability
  • Long Term Disability Insurance

Paid Time Off

  • PGY I and PGY II residents receive three weeks of paid vacation. PGY III and PGY IV residents are given four weeks of paid vacation annually.
  • Educational leave is available and granted at the discretion of the Program Director.

Resident Educational Book Fund

Each resident receives a yearly educational allowance that may be used toward  medical/psychiatric book purchases, examination fees, licensing fees, membership fees (pertaining to any medical/psychiatric educational organization), etc.  

  • PGY1  - $250 (with an additional $250 for purchase of PDA)
  • PGY2  - $500
  • PGY3  - $750
  • PGY4 -  $1000

Free meals/Free Parking

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Last updated on December 16, 2009