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Compensation, Benefits, and Travel...

Compensation

Fellows will be paid through the Department of Orthopaedics and Rehabilitation, at a rate equivalent to the PGY-6 ($52,396), FY 2008-2009. Compensation during the second year of the fellowship will be established by the fellowship director.

Benefits

A benefit package exists through the department which includes health insurance (dependent option available), life insurance, and disability coverage. Malpractice insurance will be provided.

Travel

Attendance at one major meeting in the continental U.S. will be funded each year (e.g. AAOS, AOA, NASS, ISSLS, SRS, OTA, POSNA). Airfare, registration, hotel and meal allowance will be provided.

Miscellaneous

Article reprints are available to fellows. The cost of slides and similar educational materials will generally be covered, although an absolute limit may be established. Additional costs related to fellowship work will be reviewed individually. Any slides will be duplicated, with a copy to Dr. Spengler.

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