Residency Program Policies and Procedures

Patient Rounds

Rounds are made with the faculty and House Officers on a daily basis, and occur at AU Health Systems, Veterans Affairs Medical and/or the Children’s Hospital of Augusta, according to the patient population of each service.

Call Schedule

The frequency of on-call duty for House Officers is, on the average no more than every third 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.

Benefits

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.

Resident Salary

PGY1 - $60,000 ($5,000.00/mo)

PGY2 - $61,240 ($5,103.33/mo)

PGY3 - $63,350 ($5,279.16/mo)

PGY4 - $66,020 ($5,501.66/mo)

PGY5 - $68,800 ($5,733.33/mo)

PGY6 - $71,625 ($5,968.75/mo)

PGY7 - $74,675 ($6,222.91/mo)

PGY8 - $79,158 ($6,596.50/mo)

 

 

 

Vacation

  • Each House Officer is allowed 21 days annual leave based on the contract date of the contract. The 21 days annual leave, to be taken in 7 day blocks unless otherwise approved by the Program Director. Annual leave does not accrue from year to year. Educational leave for meetings and courses is at the discretion of the Program Director and is in addition to annual leave. House Officer’s are allocated 14 days per contract date for sick leave, and may accrue to a maximum of 21 days. Seven (7) days sick leave may carry over after the first year Reference HS Policy 4.0

Criminal Background

  • Check A House Officer’s contract is contingent upon consenting to a criminal background check through Augusta University Human Resources, and upon Augusta University’s approval of the results of that background check.

Social Security Card

  • Your employment date is contingent upon receiving a social security number (receipt or card must be shown) and providing Human Resources with other appropriate documentation to be eligible for Augusta University employment processing. You will not be able to begin employment until all the necessary documentation has been provided.

US Citizens

  • U.S. Citizens will need to provide one or more of the following before employment with Augusta University: Certified U.S. Birth Certificate showing the individual was born in the U.S. or a U.S. territory. A photocopy is not acceptable. U.S. Certificate of Naturalization (USCIS form N-550 or N561); U.S. Certificate of Citizenship (USCIS form N-560 or N-561); U.S. Certificate of Birth Abroad issued by the Department of State (DS-1350) or a Consular Report of Birth Abroad (FS-240); A current U.S. passport; Current Drivers License issued by the State of Georgia after January 1, 2008; or a current ID issued by the State of Georgia after January 1, 2008.

Non U.S. Citizens

  • Non-U.S. citizens will need one or more of the following: Current passport, valid permanent resident card, valid employment authorization card, valid re-entry permit, proper visa verification and any other information required. See employment verification eligibility form to verify which specific documentation is necessary to be processed in the Augusta University payroll system.

Pre-Employment Drug

  • Screening Upon an offer of employment, interns, residents, and fellows (House Officers) entering Training Programs at Augusta University must adhere to a drug test prior to commencing employment or within ten days after commencing employment. Reference Augusta University Administrative Policy 1.4.32

Moonlighting

  • House Officers at Augusta University, with the exception of International Medical Graduates on a J visa or H-1B visa, may engage in professional activities outside the educational Program (moonlighting) only with prior written consent from the Program Director and Sr. Associate Dean, Graduate Medical Education. Reference HS Policy 16.0 for additional information.

Georgia Medical Licensure

  • A House Officer’s contract is contingent upon being able to practice medicine in Georgia. All House Officer’s must have either a temporary Residency Training Permit (RTP), or an unrestricted Georgia Medical license to practice medicine, issued by the Composite State Medical Education Board of Medical Examiners. Note: You cannot moonlight or practice medicine outside of a Residency Program without a full, regular license from the Georgia Composite State Board of Medical Examiners.