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Information
Appointments
Residents
are appointed on an annual basis. Reappointment is dependent
upon the mutual agreement of the houseofficer and program director.
Each appointee receives an individual contract that specifies
his or her postgraduate level, salary and mutual obligations
of UMDNJ and the housestaff officer. A minimum of 47 weeks of
training is required to constitute an approved residency year.
Housing
On-call
rooms are provided in each hospital. Although permanent accomodations
are not provided, assistance is given in securing suitable,
convenient housing.
Insurance/Hospitalization
Life, disability,
retirement and hospitalization insurance (Blue Cross/Blue Shield
and Major Medical) are provided to residents at or above the
PGY-1 level.
Licensure
All residents
appointed to the third postgraduate year (PGY-3) or higher must
have full medical licensure in the State of New Jersey.
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