• Goals and Objectives
• Departmental Policies
• Institutional Policies
• Resident Benefits
• Conference Schedule
• Mentoring Program
• Resident Opportunities for Teaching and Research
• Chief Resident Responsibilities

Resident Benefits

Source:  Resident Agreement Benefit Addendum (http://www.pennstatehershey.org/web/residency/home/benefits)
 

University Fitness Center
On Campus PSU fitness center available to resident, spouse, and eligible dependents.

Child Care
On campus child care center provided through KinderCare Learning Center. (717) 531-5484

Laundry
Four white lab coats are provided for the entire residency period. No laundry service is provided at the institutional level, although this may be provided at the departmental level.

Call Rooms
Call rooms are provided for residents who are required to stay in-house overnight. The program will supply the location and access to the call rooms.

Other Support Services
• Typing services for presentation manuscripts submitted for publication
• Production, illustration, printing and mailing of all papers published or reprinted
• Any needed screening tests and/or vaccines through Employee Health Services
• ACLS, ATLS, or PALS certification if necessary for specialty
• Registration fee waived for Continuing Medical Education seminars offered through the Penn State College of Medicine.

Professional Liability Insurance
Penn State Hershey Medical Center pays the full premium to provide commercial insurance for professional liability and also pays the full premium for extended coverage under the Catastrophic Loss Fund administered by the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania. The liability coverage provides legal defense and protection against awards from claims reported or filed after the completion of residency if the alleged acts or omissions of the residents are within the scope of the education program. The coverage is consistent with the coverage provided to other medical/professional practitioners at Penn State Hershey Medical Center. The liability coverage is claims-made coverage and tail coverage is purchased by Penn State Hershey Medical Center for the resident following completion of the training program. Upon request residents will receive a copy of the Certificate of Insurance for each year they are in the training program.

Counseling Services
ComPsych® is the provider of GuidanceResources® services for staff employed by the Medical Center. GuidanceResources® benefits provide you and your dependents confidential support, resources and information for personal and work-life issues free of charge. Call 1-866-465-8935 or visit GuidanceResources® Online at www.guidanceresources.com
 

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