Benefits
The Department pays the American Academy of Neurology annual membership fee and RITE examination fee for all residents.
The Department provides each resident with a total of $1,650 ($650 year 1, $500 year 2 and year 3) for books, travel, and other professional discretionary expenses. Unused funds can roll over to the next year.
The Department pays parking fees for the residents for parking at UMMC and at Johns Hopkins Hospital during their Hopkins pediatric neurology rotation (parking is free at UMROI).
The Department also covers the cost of:
Full Health Benefits including dental coverage and prescription plan
Disability insurance
Lab coats and Scrubs
UMMC Neurology jacket
Information about University of Maryland Medical Center Graduate Medical Education policies can be found at:
http://umm.edu/professionals/gme/policies
Additional resources available to support resident educational activities
Endowments
There are endowments that have been donated to the department to help support resident education, including:
Harry Oleynick Residents Fund
Charles Van Buskirk, M.D. Endowment
The annual spendable amount from these endowments varies from year to year. If residents are planning to go to a meeting, or some other educational expense that they anticipate requesting funding for, they should let the Program Director know as soon as possible so that the funds for the year can be divided equitably.
UMMC Continuing Education Funds
You are eligible for up to $500 per calendar year for expenses directly related to your current position. This includes seminars, conferences, advanced certifications, professional dues, reference books, etc. Licenses, registrations, certifications that are required for your current position are not covered.
The hospital policy regarding eligibility and eligible expenses can be found here.
The required form for use of funds can be found here.
Please note that there are specific deadlines and timing that must be followed in order to use these funds:
Continuing Education Pay Up Front Process:
If an employee requests that the fee for the continuing education course or seminar be paid directly to
the sponsoring organization, it will be paid by check to the sponsoring organization.
A minimum of 4 weeks prior to the registration/payment deadline, submit the following to Human Resource Services, Education Coordinator:
Application, signed by employee and employee’s manager, indicating pay up front
Organization registration/application form
Certificate of completion or proof of attendance (proof must be submitted within 60 days, or the fee for the course/seminar will be deducted from the employee's paycheck.)
If the employee cannot attend the course or seminar and fails to cancel pursuant to registration terms, the fee for the course or seminar will be deducted from the employee's paycheck. The cancellation confirmation number from the sponsoring organization should be submitted to Human Resources.
Continuing Education Reimbursement Process (employee pays for class and is seeking reimbursement):
After completing the course or attending the seminar submit the following to Human Resource Services, Education Coordinator:
Application, signed by employee and employee’s manager, indicating reimbursement
Proof of payment
Certificate of completion or proof of attendance
All documentation must be received within 60 days of the continuing education course/seminar end date in order to qualify for reimbursement.
For reimbursement of memberships, certifications, certification exams/reviews, and reference books, submit the following:
Application, signed by employee and employee’s manager, indicating reimbursement
Proof of payment
All documentation must be submitted within 60 days of the employee’s date of payment to qualify for reimbursement
Reimbursement request will be submitted to payroll for processing along with normal paychecks. Reimbursement will be included on the pay check and be received within 3 pay periods.
Any employee that submits fraudulent information in connection with the Employee Continuing Education is subject to corrective action up to and including termination of employment.
Meal Cards
Medical Records pays residents/fellows $2.00 for every completed discharge summary. A report is run on Monday and the funds are transferred by that Wednesday.
For inquires or issues related to discharge summary payment:
Zina White
zwhite@umm.edu or 8-6271
For issues with access or cards being denied at the cafeteria register:
Darrick Terry | Retail Director
University Of Maryland Medical Center
Morrison Healthcare
O: 410.328.4461 | M: 410. 202.6569
Last Updated: September 2022