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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 according to DC law. The Federal DEA 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 $295.00 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 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 beginning their 6th post-graduate training year; or
- they have completed a postgraduate clinical training 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 to the benefits listed above, the following benefits are available to residents paid by GWU:
Residents are eligible to participate in several plans, including Care First BC/BS Select PPO, CIGNA HMO and CIGNA POS. The cost to the resident depends on the options selected.
Prescription drug benefits are provided through CaremarkPCS. After an annual deductible, there is a flat dollar co-pay.
Residents are eligible to participate in the Group Dental Plan offered through Aetna and may choose one of two PPO options or a DMO plan.
- 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.
Basic Life and Accidental Death and dismemberment coverage equal to the base annualized salary is provided at no cost. Optional term and universal insurance is available at an additional charge.
Residents must be at least 21 years of age and have completed two years of service to participate. GW contributes 4% of the annualized regular 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%.
- Short Term Disability Income Plan
Residents are eligible to purchase this coverage through the Benefit Office. Provident Life Insurance is the provider.
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. Some exclusions apply. Benefits for spouses 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.
This program is an employer-assisted housing program, which provides resources and information related to home ownership, including home buyer educational workshops and financial assistance programs.
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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