Rounds are made with the faculty and residents on a daily basis at the Augusta University Medical Center, VA Medical Center, and Children's Hospital of Georgia, according to the patient population of each service.
The frequency of on-call duty for House Officers is, on the average, no more than every 3rd night. House Officers are required to spend, on the average, at least 1 full day out of 7 away from Program duties. It should be noted that these frequencies are averages over a 4 week period of time and a House Officer's call schedule may vary according to patient care needs and the particular service involved.
Resident benefits include group health insurance for the resident, malpractice insurance, group life insurance, disability insurance, lab coats and laundering, and parking. Dental insurance, health insurance for the resident's family and additional life insurance are available at a small cost.
PGY1- $57,532 ($4794.33/mo)
PGY2- $59,460 ($4955.00/mo)
PGY3- $61,503 ($5125.33/mo)
PGY4- $64,392 ($5366.58/mo)
PGY5- $67,452 ($5621.00/mo)
PGY6- $70,221 ($5851.75/mo)
PGY7- $73,212 ($6101.17/mo)
A House Officer's contract is contingent upon consenting to a criminal background check through Augusta University Division of Public Safety, and upon their approval of the results of that background check. Normally takes 48-72 hours to process for and cannot start training until background form approved.