Fringe Benefits Among US Orthopedic Residency Programs Vary Considerably: a National Survey.

ABSTRACT:

Background

Residency programs compete to attract applicants based on numerous factors. Previous research has suggested that medical students consider quality of life among the most important factors in selecting a program. One aspect of workplace quality of life is the cadre of non-monetary benefits offered to employees. However, with federal funding for graduate medical education (GME) under consideration for spending cuts, the source and continuation of such benefits may be in question.

Questions/purposes

This study aimed to determine the level and variability of benefits beyond standard salary and insurance options available to trainees at US orthopedic residency programs and to assess the source of funding for those benefits.

Methods

A 26-question survey investiga

SUBMITTER: Clement RC 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC4916096 | biostudies-literature | 2016 Jul

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature