Benefits and Pay
Fellows in the Nephrology/Hypertension Fellowship program at Cincinnati Children's Hospital Medical Center receive generous support through their three years in the program. In addition, Cincinnati Children's provides a variety of benefits, on-site services and facilities to help make the fellowship experience positive and rewarding. These benefits begin even before your arrival - Cincinnati Children's covers your transportation and travel costs for your initial interview in our facilities.
Stipends 2006-2007
| Year | Pay |
|---|
| PL-4 | $47,500 |
| PL-5 | $48,500 |
| PL-6 | $49,500 |
| PL-7 | $50,500 |
| PL-8 | $51,500 |
Stipends for the clinical and research training are provided by Cincinnati Children's institutional funds. In most cases, course work is also covered. Fellows will learn to write grants through formal teaching as well as opportunities to compete for training funds.
Insurance
Health and dental insurance are provided at special rates for fellows. The effective date of insurance is the first date of employment. Enrollment must be made in accordance with standard procedures.
Life insurance -- in the amount of $50,000 -- is provided to you at no cost. This insurance is convertible to a continuing policy when you leave Cincinnati Children's.
Long-term disability insurance, covering disability incurred as a result of sickness or an accident, is provided and becomes effective the first day of active employment. Cincinnati Children's pays for the entire cost of this coverage. The plan benefit is 60 percent of your base salary, up to a maximum benefit of $2,000 per month, beginning after 90 days of disability.
White Coats and Scrubs
White coats are provided to all new fellows.
Vacation
Fellows receive four weeks paid time off for vacations.
Leaves of Absence
Medical Leaves of Absence with pay will be granted for short-term illness, injury, and pregnancy for a period of up to twelve weeks with medical certification. Paid paternity leave of up to four working days will be granted. This time will not count as vacation days. Personal (non-medical) leaves of absence without pay are available for a period of up to one year with the approval of the fellowship training director. The house officer is guaranteed a position in the next year's program at an equivalent PL level. This, however, does not guarantee status in terms of completion of the fellowship requirement of the American Board of Pediatrics.
Parking
An initial deposit of $15 for an ID badge and a window sticker covers all parking while on duty. When your ID badge is returned, your deposit will be refunded.
Educational Meetings
Professional development will be supported up to $2,000 per year. This includes professional meetings, conferences, books, journals, and professional membership dues.
On-site Child Care
Cincinnati Children's owns and operates an on-site child care facility for all employees called Children's for Children. The facility is a recipient of national, state, and local awards and is accredited by the National Association for the Education of Young Children.
Contract
Cincinnati Children's Hospital Medical Center and the Division of Nephrology and Hypertension are pleased to offer our fellows a variety of benefits. These benefits are described in our current Clinical Fellowship Contract.
Contact Us
For more information about the Fellowship Program, please contact secretary Judy Howard, 513-636-7980, judy.howard@cchmc.org.
