Program Overview
Benefits and Perks
No worries - we've got you covered. Take a look at the bounty of goodies you'll get as a pediatric resident at UofL.
Basics
- Vacation
Four weeks of vacation is given at all levels.
- Bookstore
A 10% discount is available on books and supplies with a valid University of Louisville Identification Card.
- Licensure
Initial licensure fees are paid by the university and renewal licensure fees are paid by the department.
- Beepers
Beepers are provided to all house staff, including the batteries to keep them going (we'll recycle your old ones, too!).
Perks
- Parking Permits
Free parking in the attached, covered Kosair Children's Hospital garage.
- Book Allowance
All first-year residents receive a generous book allowance as well as MedStudy.
- Study Aids
All second-year residents receive Laughing Your Way to Passing the Pediatric Boards.
- Board Review
All senior residents are provided with MedStudy and an $800 stipend for a board review course to be attended following graduation.
- Meals
On call meals are provided at both Kosair Children's Hospital and UofL Hospital.
- Membership
Membership in the American Academy of Pediatrics including subscriptions to PREP and Pediatrics in Review.
- Athletics
Residents are eligible to purchase student athletic tickets, which are offered at reduced rates through the Athletics Department.
Insurance
- Insurance Plans
The University offers a complete package of insurance coverage for our residents and their families, including health, dental, vision, prescription, Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA), Life, Accidental Death and Dismemberment (AD&D), Supplemental Life, Short Term Disability and Long Term Care. Detailed plan information can be found on the University of Louisville Human Resources site.
- Retirement
Residents are considered "eligible employees" and may contribute monies to any of UofL's retirement plans.
- Worker's Compensation
All house staff are covered under the Kentucky Worker's Compensation statutes for injuries incurred while engaged in regularly assigned duties.
- Professional Liability Insurance (Malpractice)
Professional liability insurance is provided by the University of Louisville or by affiliated hospitals through contract agreement.
- Preventive Health Program
Hepatitis B immunization, an annual TB skin test, and flu shots are required and furnished free of charge to all residents.
