• Introduction.
• Fast Facts on the Program.
• Facilities:
  • Internal Medicine;
  • Pediatrics; &
  • Continuity Clinics.
• Teaching Conferences.
• Call and Free Time.
• Sample
  Rotation Schedule.
• Benefits.
• Stipends.
• Our Current Housestaff.
• Kansas City --
  A Great Place to Live.
• Application Process.
• National Med-Peds Residents' Association (NMPRA).

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Med/Peds Residency Benefits:

A copy of our contract for residents may be viewed as a PDF file.

The University of Kansas Combined Medicine/Pediatrics Residency Program offers an attractive combination of benefits:

• FEES - Annual K U Medical Center student activity and library assessment fees are paid by the departments.

• HEALTH INSURANCE - Single and family coverage, including 50-100% dental coverage, depending on plan, is provided.

• LAB COATS - Three white lab coats are provided.

• SCRUBS - Three sets of scrubs are provided.

• LIFE AND DISABILITY INSURANCE - Group Life and Long Term Disability Insurance are provided by the state of Kansas.

• SUPPLEMENTAL LONG-TERM DISABILITY INSURANCE - available at minimal cost for residents.

• LOCUM TENENS - One week per year (after the intern year) is allowed for locum tenens, contingent upon approval by the Program Director.

• MATERNITY AND PATERNITY LEAVE - Both departments allow maternity and paternity leave.

• MEALS - Meal tickets are provided when on call.

• MEMBERSHIP DUES - Candidate membership dues in the American Academy of Pediatrics are paid for by the Department of Pediatrics. Dues for the American College of Physicians may be paid by the provided book allowance.

• MOONLIGHTING - The Department of Medicine currently allows upper level residents to supplement their incomes by staffing approved emergency rooms. These activities are regulated by ACGME guidelines. Residents moonlighting outside KUMC or the VA must obtain separate malpractice insurance and prior approval from the program director.

• PARKING - University permits are provided free of charge.

• PROFESSIONAL LIABILITY INSURANCE - The state of Kansas covers this insurance, which applies only to education activities approved by the Dean of the School of Medicine.

• PROFESSIONAL MEETINGS AND BOOK ALLOWANCE - The following are provided:

• Year One - Book allowance

• Years Two, Three, and Four - Authorized travel for scientific meetings and a book allowance are provided annually.

• VACATION - All residents receive three weeks of vacation annually. 

• SICK LEAVE - All residents receive two weeks of sick leave annually.

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