Please provide this form to all applicants for your training program to ensure compliance with ACGME Institutional Requirements.

TERMS OF EMPLOYMENT

Employment in residency or fellowship training is by contract. The contractual relationship governs issues that are specific to the residency/fellowship program and supplements those rules and regulations of the State of Louisiana and the LSU System. These items are covered more fully in other portions of the House Officer's Handbook. Residents/fellows are expected to read this handbook as they are held accountable for its content. Although the residency/fellowship training programs may vary in length, contracts are issued for a period of one-year. Renewal of the contract for each subsequent year is completely discretionary at the option of either the resident/fellow or the department. Written notice of intent not to renew a resident's contract will be provided no later than four months prior to the end of the resident's current contract. However, if the primary reason (s) for the non-renewal occur (s) within the four months prior to the end of the contract as much written notice of the intent not to renew will be provided prior to the end of the contract as the circumstances will reasonably allow.

There is no requirement under Louisiana law that the Health Sciences Center allow appeals for a contract non-renewal. However, since the non-renewal of a training contract may have an effect upon a resident's/fellow's career the Health Sciences Center does provide a process by which the resident/fellow may appeal the decision of the department not to renew the contract. The appeal for a contract non-renewal will be handled as an adverse action matter. Residents/fellows are advised to read the section under ADVERSE ACTION/DISCIPLINARY POLICY carefully as certain time constraints and other regulations apply. Failure to meet timely the requirements may waive the right of appeal.

ELIGIBILITY CRITERIA FOR RESIDENCY OR FELLOWSHIP APPOINTMENT:

Applicants with one of the following qualifications are eligible for appointment to residency/fellowship training programs.

1. Graduates of medical schools in the United States and Canada accredited by the Liaison Committee on Medical Education (LCME).
   
2. Graduates of colleges of osteopathic medicine in the United States accredited by the American Osteopathic Association (AOA).
   
3. Graduates of medical schools outside the United States and Canada who meet one of the following qualifications:

   a. Have received a currently valid certificate from the Educational     Commission for Foreign Medical Graduates (ECFMG) or
   b. Have a full and unrestricted license to practice in a U.S. licensing     jurisdiction.

4. Graduates of medical schools outside the United States who have completed a     Fifth Pathway program provided by an LCME-accredited medical school.

Applicants must meet the additional requirements for appointment to a residency/fellowship training program:

1. Must be eligible to obtain appropriate licensure by the Louisiana State Board of Medical Examiners (LSBME). Appropriate licensure may be defined as a PGY I Permit, PGY II Permit, Graduate Education Temporary Permit (GETP), or full medical license. It is the responsibility of the applicant to initiate the licensure process.
   
2. Completion of University pre-employment requirements coordinated through Human Resources to include, but not limited to, a drug screen and criminal background check.
   
3. Appropriate VISA, if applicable (see institutional policy on visa status for additional information).
   
4. Current ECFMG certification, if applicable
   
5. Completed Resident/Fellow Application

The criterion listed above is the minimal criterion that must be met for a residency or fellowship appointment. Training programs may establish criteria to supplement the institution.

HOUSE OFFICER BENEFITS & SERVICES

• House Officer Salaries (Paid bi-weekly, every other Friday)
  
  

  PGY-I $44,167.71	PGY-IV $49,030.43
  PGY-II $45,466.79	PGY-V $50,720.05
  PGY-III $47,126.13	PGY-VI $52,937.44

  
  
• BLS, ACLS, PALS Initial Training
  
• Three (3) white coats issued for PGY-I year
  Three (3) monogrammed white coats with name and department for PGY-II year and/or first year fellows
  
• Two (2) blue scrub suits issued during first year of training at LSUHSC-S
  
• Beepers issued through Switchboard Office
  The house officer is responsible for the replacement cost of lost pagers or pagers damaged beyond repair.
  
• Long-Term Disability Insurance at no cost to house officer
  
• Parking in "P" lot at no cost to house officer
  
• House Officer Meals in cafeteria and deli
  The recommended meal limit per month per house officer is not to exceed $250.00. The house officer contributes $10.00 bi-weekly.
  
• Prescription pads
  
• Mailboxes - located on the ground floor of the hospital
  
• Library copy cards
  
• Deferred Compensation
  The deferred compensation plan is available to house staff in lieu of contributing to social security. Deferred Compensation is a plan for tax-deferred savings and investment.
  
• Malpractice coverage at no cost to house officer
  Malpractice coverage is provided through the State of Louisiana self-insurance plan and covers in-house duties only.
  
• House Officer Leave
  

  Annual Leave -

  • PGY-I house officers are allowed 15 weekdays;
  • PGY-II - PGY- VI house officers are allowed 20 weekdays. (except
    where prohibited by departmental policy and/or specialty
    board regulations). Leave does not roll over into the next
    contract year and must be taken during the year earned.
     

  Sick Leave -

  • All house officers are allowed 10 weekdays of sick leave per
    contract year.
    
  
  Educational Leave -

• Determined by training program
  

• The institution offers a variety of Health Care insurance coverage benefit options for its employees. House Officers may purchase health care insurance as part of the benefits package.
  
• Confidential Counseling Services for House Officers is available through the Physician's Health Committee or the Employee Assistance Program
  
• Medical Library - Library Hours: Monday through Saturday, 8 a.m. to 11 p.m., Sunday, 2 p.m. to 11 p.m.
  
• ON-CALL QUARTERS - Services requiring overnight coverage have designated call rooms on the Ninth (9th) floor of the hospital. Clean linens are provided on a daily basis. Each room has a telephone for call-back.
  
• The House Staff Lounge is located on the 9th floor of the hospital and has sofas, microwave, television, telephone, and refrigerator.

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