Salary and Benefits
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Benefits Available Through UMKC
- Health/dental insurance
- Employee discount
- Life insurance
- Professional liability insurance
- Sick leave
- Parental leave
- Long-term disability
- Counseling services
- Tax-deferred annuity program
- Dependent care tax savings plan
- healthcare spending account
For all of the above please see GME Benefits for further detail.
Additional Benefits
Lab Coat Allowance
PGY-1 residents receive two free lab coats. PGY-2/3 residents receive an allowance to spend towards any purchase of clothing needed for work.
Scrubs
Two pairs of scrubs and one jacket provided by the department.
Temporary Licensure/BNDD
Fees are paid by institutions.
USMLE
Fees paid for USMLE/COMLEX III (must register during PGY1).
Courses Paid For By Department
- BLS
- ACLS (Advanced Cardiac Life Support)
- ACLS Instructor
- NRP (Neonatal Advanced Life Support)
- PALS (Pediatric Advanced Life Support)
- PALS Update
- ATLS (Advanced Trauma Life Support)
Parking
Free parking in a secure (badge required) garage connected to the hospital.
Food Allowance
A monthly stipend for food is available with additional money for on-call periods.
Educational Stipend Provided
The stipend may be used for the purchase price of educational materials or education-related travel.
Recreation Center
Reduced cost (approximately $120 per year) for fully equipped Swinney Recreation Center on UMKC main campus. Membership also applies to the Hospital Hill Annex, which is approximately two blocks from Truman Medical Center and Children's Mercy Hospital. Residents may also utilize the University Health Ralph L. Smith Wellness Center for a nominal fee.