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xcellent employee benefits and a competitive stipend offer a comprehensive
package for the resident while in training. Group life, health,
dental and vision insurance coverage are available at low cost
to the resident and his/her family. Liability and disability coverage
is provided for employees of Idaho State University. Resident
stipends for 2007-2008 academic year are $42,050 (R1), $43,750 (R2), and $45,674 (R3). Idaho State
University is an AA/EOE.
The benefit of facilities offered through Idaho State University
include a well-equipped gymnasium with pool, weight and exercise
rooms, indoor tennis and racquetball courts, wilderness equipment rental center, movie theater and crafts/art center. The campus offers free movies
and a variety of arts and entertainment. Employees and spouses
may enroll in university courses for a nominal fee, and many workshops
and programs are offered at no charge to employees and their families.
Recreational opportunities nearby are outstanding and include
skiing, hiking, mountain biking, hunting, and of course, blue
ribbon trout fishing.
Cost of Living
You may wish to consider the cost of living when choosing a
residency program. The total cost of living in Pocatello
is a major benefit. For example, if you make $50,000 in
Pocatello Idaho, you would need to make $55,686 in Boise
Idaho. (HomeFair.com)
Pocatello residents have quick access to the major shopping outlet centers, specialty stores, and a farmers market.
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First-year residents are not licensed to moonlight. Any resident who is on probation, undertaking a remedial rotation, or on-call is not allowed to moonlight. Moonlighting is not to exceed 72 hours per month. Residents are responsible for their own licensing, certification and malpractice coverage for moonlighting activities. The Chief Resident(s), in conjunction with the Program Director, will monitor individual resident moonlighting activity. Residents may expect to significantly enhance income and ER experience in their second and third years.
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