Benefits & Policies
Resident salaries are paid by University Health System.
Learn more about current salary and benefit information
OB/GYN Residency Specific Benefits
First & Second Year
- Educational expenses reimbursement of $250.
- Junior Fellow dues for membership in The American College of Obstetricians and Gynecologists (ACOG), which includes a subscription to Obstetrics and Gynecology.
Third Year
- Junior Fellow dues for membership in the American College of Obstetricians and Gynecologists (ACOG), which includes a subscription to Obstetrics and Gynecology.
- Essentials in Minimally Invasive Gynecologic Surgery (EMIGS) certification fees.
Fourth Year
- Junior Fellow dues for membership in the American College of Obstetricians and Gynecologists (ACOG), which includes subscription to Obstetrics and Gynecology.
- Travel allowance to attend an approved scientific meeting or reimbursement for education expenses to a maximum of $1,500. The senior residents are encouraged to attend one professional meeting.
Notice: The Department supports resident research and education projects, including travel to present their work at scientific meetings. Requests for such funds will be judged on an individual basis.
Policies
To ensure that you receive full information about the policies that pertain to our residency training programs, we are sharing those policies with you. While the residency program director and coordinator will be your primary contact persons during the application process, the GME Office can be another source of assistance to you. The GME website contains all currently approved policies as well as some helpful educational links and resources. A sample contract is also available for review there.
- Vacations for House Officers (University Health System Policy)
Fifteen (15) vacation days with pay are granted each contract year and must be approved by the Program Director. - Sick Leave for House Officers (University Health System Policy)
Ten (10) sick days with pay granted each contract year. - Family Medical Leave At (FMLA)
The requirements of the American Board of Obstetrics and Gynecology (ABOG) must be satisfied by each resident prior to the Program Director certifying the resident to take Part 1 of the ABOG exam (i.e. absent no more than twelve weeks/year in any year of Residency with a total not to exceed 24 weeks for the entire residency). Any leave of absence in excess of the ABOG rules will require extension of residency.
Contact us
For questions about the residency program, contact:
Jackie Barrera
Academic Programs Coordinator
Phone: 210-567-4953
Fax: 210-567-3485
Email: barrerajd@uthscsa.edu