Benefits

Benefits for Residents and Fellows

• Limited staff Agreement 2013-2014
• Housestaff Stipends FY13
• Additional Benefits

Ohio State University Medical Center Advantages:

• On-Call Facilities: Residents and fellows on-call have access to vending, lounge, computer, and sleeping facilities. Sleep rooms each include a TV, computer and shower for residents and fellows.
• On-Call Meals: Funding for meals is provided for residents and fellows on in-house or home call. Along with this there is an after hours food room available from 11pm-6am daily for use by residents and fellows on call.
• Lab coats and Dry Cleaning: Residents and fellows are provided with 2 OSUWMC white lab coats each year of training. Lab coats and work-related clothing may be dry cleaned at no charge throughout training.
• Apple iPhone/iPod Touch: Housestaff members in their first and fourth years at OSU are eligible for an Apple iPod Touch or Apple iPhone. Due to the nature of the iPod and iTunes, the software, including ePocrates, eResults, and e*Value must be loaded through the individual's iTunes account. Software and device help and information is provided by Mobile Services.
• Professional Memberships: All residents and fellows are provided with memberships in the Columbus Medical Association (CMA), Ohio State Medical Association (OSMA), and American Medical Association (AMA) while they are in an OSUMC training program.
• Counseling and Support: The Program Director and Associate Medical Director will provide an opportunity for counseling or consultation referral related to personal problems that arise out of the trainee's participation in the program or that could affect the ability of the resident/fellow to perform his or her professional duties. 
• Ohio State Faculty and Staff Assistance Program: Confidential counseling services for OSU employees and their families experiencing distress.
• OSUWMC Department of Chaplaincy and Clinical Pastoral Care: Chaplains assist patients, families, and OSU Medical Center physicians and staff in meeting spiritual and emotional needs. Sanctuary and meditation rooms are located throughout the hospital. A chaplain is on call 24 hours per day and can be reached through the Hospital Operator.