BENEFITS

Financial 

  • Salary (2012-2013)   PL-1: $52, 409     PL-2: $534, 375    PL-3: $57, 041 

  • Authorized Moonlighting program, including professional liability coverage 

  • Education Allowance of $900.00 per year 

  • Tax shelter annuities (5 companies to choose from) 

  • State retirement fund (approximately $10,000, transferable when leaving UMass) 

  • Financial planning / assistance, including interest-free emergency loans and student loan certification 

  • 3 weeks paid vacation, 3 weeks sick time, 3 personal days per year, and a winter holiday break 

  • Direct deposit checking and on-site UMass credit union 

  • Discounted auto and home insurance 

  • Discount programs for many purchases and expenses (i.e. cell phones, car rental, etc) 

  • Mass Buy Power discount program for large purchases (i.e. cars, mortgages, appliances) 

  • Free lab coats and scrubs 

Professional Development 

  • American Academy of Pediatrics Membership 

  • Free tuition for UMass Continuing Education Programs (i.e. PALS, NALS/NRP) 

  • Free tuition for spouse and children at Massachusetts state colleges and universities 

Wellness 

  • Lunch three times per week and meal tickets for overnight call 

  • Health insurance for residents and families (80% employer paid) 

  • Term life insurance, long term disability and family dental insurance (100% employer paid) 

  • Confidential, subsidized access to mental health services for residents and family members 

Recreation 

  • Orientation and on-going social events for residents and their families 

  • Discounts for recreation (Bally Health and Fitness, YMCA, YWCA) 

  • Discounts for cultural outings/classes (Worcester Museum, Worcester Center for Crafts) 

  • Discounts for entertainment (movies, Six Flags, etc) 

Support 

  • Housing information and assistance 

  • Employment assistance for spouses and significant others 

  • Practice management assistance and seminars 

  • Job placement program for graduating residents 

  • Cost subsidization for on-site UMass child care center 

  • Dependent care assistance program