Compensation and Benefits

2024-2025 Stipends

Residents and Fellows are paid on a bi-weekly basis.

Benefit Information

Henry Ford St. John Hospital provides a comprehensive benefits program for residents and fellows. Qualified dependents will also be eligible for benefit coverage. Each year, a benefits re-enrollment period in November allows you to adjust your benefits as your needs change. Below is a comprehensive list of benefits.

Insurance Benefits

• Malpractice coverage provided by the Hospital
  • Residents are covered under Ascension St. John Hospital professional liability program for any actions during the scope of their training as residents/fellows regardless of when the claim is filed.
• Medical, dental, and vision insurance plans with dependent coverage
  • Health Savings Accounts (HSA)
  • Health Reimbursement Arrangement (HRA)
• Short term disability insurance
  • Benefit provided, at no cost to you, is 70% replacement of your base pay.
  • Pre-existing condition limitations apply.
• Long term disability insurance
  • Benefit provided, at no cost to you, is 70% replacement of your base pay.
  • Pre-existing condition limitations apply.
• Accidental death and dismemberment
• Associate and family life insurance
• Group legal plan

Additional Benefits

• 403b retirement option, with employer matching up to 3% of your contribution
• Pre-tax Health Savings Account, Healthcare Flexible Spending Account (FSA) and Dependent Care (FSA)
• Employee Assistance Program
• Associate Discounts (include but not limited to)
  • Computers and Electronics
  • Entertainment
  • Health & Wellness
  • Automotive (rental cars/tires)
• Commitment to resident/fellow wellness (include but not limited to)
  • Mayo Clinic Wellness Index
  • Headspace
  • Guided meditation resources
  • Virtual peer support groups
  • Virtual Spiritual Care available anytime, anywhere
• Mental/physical health counseling (paid for by GME Office)
• Maternity Leave/Paternity Leave available. Lactation room onsite
• Reimbursement for BLS/ ACLS certifications when unavailable on campus
• Reimbursement of educational limited licenses while in training and a portion of permanent license fees
• Educational device provided at the beginning of training program
• Three weeks (21 days) paid vacation
• Paid sick time (7 days)
• Lab coats provided and laundered including scrubs
• Free Parking
• Newly Renovated Resident Lounge
• Medical Library
• Free Buffet Luncheon, Monday-Friday, from 11:30am to 12:45pm
• Annual Allowance for on-call meals
  • Meal card is provided on the first day of training. This card is to be used for on-call meals or when patient care duties prevent the resident/fellow from attending the Resident Noon buffet luncheon
• Professional Development Funds for residents/fellows at all levels of training
• Wellness stipend for each resident/fellow
• Computer facilities for residents/fellows’ use
• Research methods workshops

Research Opportunities

Presentation Funding

Residents and fellows who have been accepted to provide an oral or poster presentation at a conference may apply for funding up to two trips per year, in the continental United States. Only one trip can be for a case report. Funding will be provided for travel-related expenses and for conference registration.

Project Funding

Residents can apply for up to $10,000 and fellows can apply for up to $15,000 to support scholarly activity. Funding is awarded after approval by a scientific review committee.

Professional Development Funds

Professional development funds are provided to each resident and fellow. The amount of funds increases each year of advancement

Typical use for these education-related funds include:

• Books
• Educational software
• Educational webinars
• Board review material
• Conference and travel
• Professional membership fees
• Application & professional liability fees for outside electives
• Educational devices once during residency/fellowship (computers, laptops, iPads)

Wellness Funds

Each year, wellness funds are provided to each resident/fellow. The amount is $225 each year (this does not rollover as the resident/fellow advances)

Typical use of these funds include but not limited to:

• Massages (limited to on-campus)
• Gym Memberships
• Online fitness classes
• Residency group activities