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The following benefits are available to all George Washington University Medical Center residents. All benefits are subject to change without advance notice.
- Long-Term Disability Insurance
For the first year of training, an individual policy is paid by the Medical Center, which provides $2,000/month after 180 days of total disability, with provisions for partial claims. This coverage can be continued by the resident on an individual basis at a discounted rate after the first year. After the first year of training, residents are enrolled in the University Long-Term Disability Insurance plan.
- Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA) registration fees for eligible residents
Paid for residents who are required to obtain a DC medical license because
- they graduated from a U.S. medical school at least 5 years ago; or
- are international medical graduates entering the 6th year of post-graduate training;
- or have completed a residency program and are now participating in a fellowship.
- The registration fee is reimbursed at the rate of 1/3 of the total cost for each year the resident remains at GW.
- Employee Assistance Program
Confidential problem assessment, counseling, and referral services are provided.
- Health and Wellness Center
The Lerner Health and Wellness Center is located at 2301 G Street. The annual membership fee is $303.00 and can be paid through payroll deduction.
One personalized white lab coat is provided to each resident on an annual basis.
Professional Liability insurance is provided for those activities and services within the scope of duties as defined by the Resident Program Director or Medical Center. Liability insurance is not provided for activities outside the course and scope of duties, such as moonlighting.
- Medical Licensure fees for eligible residents
Residents are required by law to be licensed in the District of Columbia under the following conditions:
- they have graduated from a U.S. medical school at least 5 years ago; or
- they are international medical graduates entering the 6th year of post-graduate training; or
- they have completed a residency program and are now participating in a fellowship; or
- they have an unrestricted license to practice medicine in another state
The GME Office reimburses for the cost of the license only. The DC Board of Medicine requires any resident who has or obtains a non-restricted license in another state to apply for licensure in DC. Residents must comply with this requirement and submit proof of licensure to the GME Office; however, this cost is not reimbursed unless the resident meets the above criteria pertaining to completion of a postgraduate training program or the number of years it has been since they graduated from medical school. Costs for temporary licenses required for training in the District of Columbia, Maryland and Virginia are paid by the GME Office.
- Parking is provided free in assigned University garages and parking lots.
- Student loan deferment processing is provided by the GME Office.
IN ADDITION OT THE BENEFITS LISTED ABOVE, THE FOLLOWING BENEFITS ARE AVAILABLE TO RESIDENTS PAID BY GWU::
Residents are eligible to receive individual, two-party, or family coverage through the Care First BC/BS PPO plan at no cost. Residents may also enroll in either the CIGNA HMO or the CIGNA POS plans. The cost to the resident for the CIGNA plans depends on the number of individuals covered. The effective date of coverage is the start date.
Prescription coverage is included with all of the health plans. Once you enroll in a health plan, you are automatically enrolled in the prescription plan through Caremark. There is $100.00 annual per person deductible for brand named drugs and a co-pay.
Residents are eligible to participate in the Group Dental Plan offered through Aetna. There are two dental PPO options and a DMO dental plan. The cost depends on the option selected.
- Flexible Spending Account Program - FlexFund
This program allows residents to set aside tax-free dollars in special accounts to pay out of pocket medical and/or dependent care expenses.
Group Term Life and Accidental Death and Dismemberment coverage equal to the base annualized salary is provided at no cost. Supplemental group term insurance is available at an additional charge.
Residents who have completed two years of service are eligible to participate in the Base Retirement plan. GW contributes 4% of the base salary to the plan. Residents who contribute a portion of their salary to the plan are eligible to receive matching contributions equal to 1.5 times the employee contribution, up to a maximum of 6%. The two year service requirement may be satisfied in part or in full through prior service at another college or university.
- Short Term Disability Income Plan
Residents are eligible to purchase this coverage through the Benefit Office.
Residents are eligible to purchase a membership with Legal Resources. Membership provides a variety of legal services through participating attorneys for a monthly fee.
Tuition benefits cover a maximum of six credit hours in the fall and spring semesters and nine credit hours in the summer sessions for courses taken in degree programs. All benefits apply to tuition only (no fees). Certain programs are excluded from the tuition benefit program. Benefits for spouses, common law marriage spouses, same sex domestic partners and dependent children vary depending on years of service to the University.
The University is a member of the Tuition Exchange, Inc., which provides a limited number of tuition remission scholarships for employees of member colleges and universities. The Benefits Office determines eligibility.
- Family Care Consultation and Resource and Referral Service
Family Care Resources assists employees who need help in finding reliable, quality care for their children, or in resolving issues relating to disabled or elderly parents or relatives.
Residents are eligible for the following leave according to University Policy and as stated in the Resident Manual:
- Vacation, holiday leave, and sick leave
These leave benefits are determined by each program/department.
- Family and medical leave
- Temporary disability leave
- Maternity leave
- Leave of absence
- Bereavement leave
- Leave for jury duty
- Military duty leave
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