Emory Graduate Medical Education
Policies and Procedures
Compensation
Emory GME offers competitive salaries for residents.
Insurance
Medical Housestaff are provided with professional liability, health, life and disability insurance. Health insurance for dependents is available at low cost.
Health - Wellness - Safety
Pathology Departmental Benefits
Book Fund
A $1,000 annual book fund is provided
Sick Leave
All Housestaff have up to 12 days of paid sick leave during each one year contract period
Vacation
All Housestaff enjoy fifteen vacation days per contract year. The maximum number of days taken at one time during the AP and CP core rotations is one week or 5 days (including holidays).
Professional and Educational Leave
Housestaff are encouraged to attend one approved meeting each year in the program. Housestaff are allowed five days of educational leave and a maximum reimbursement of $500.00 for this meeting. Residents who present their work at the approved meeting may receive a maximum reimbursement for travel expense of $2,500.00. Professional leave may also be used for USMLE Step 3.