Policy Statement
All residents and fellows in University of Minnesota (“University”) sponsored programs must have an appointment that is compliant with the structure listed within this policy.
- University of Minnesota Employed Residents and Fellows - Standard Classifications
Residents and fellows in GME programs sponsored by the University, with the exception of those listed in sections 2 and 3 below, must have a University paid appointment in one of the classifications listed herein based on their status in the program. The majority of residents and fellows will fall into the categories outlined directly below. Reference: see sections 2 and 3 for exceptions.
Residents:
- 9556 Medical Resident | Primary classification for residents
- 9559 Medical Resident – Graduate Program | Classification for residents enrolled in a Graduate Program
- 9582 NIH NRSA Medical Resident | Classification for residents paid on NIH NRSA grant (company UNS)
- 9583 NIH NRSA Medical Resident – Graduate Program | Classification for residents enrolled in a Graduate Program and paid on NIH NRSA grant (company UNS)
Fellows:
- 9555 Medical Fellow | Primary classification for fellows
- 9554 Medical Fellow – Graduate Program | Classification for fellows enrolled in a Graduate Program
- 9568 NIH NRSA Medical Fellow |Classification for fellows paid on NIH NRSA grant (company UNS)
- 9569 NIH NRSA Medical Fellow – Graduate Program| Classification for fellows enrolled in a Graduate Program and paid on NIH NRSA grant (company UNS)
2. University of Minnesota Common-Paymaster Employed Fellows - as Instructors -Fellows in non-accredited fellowship programs may hold a common-paymaster appointment as a paid University Instructor (9404) with a UMP Physician appointment.
- Fellows in GME programs sponsored by the University, in the fellowship program types listed below, may hold a paid Instructor appointment. J1 visa holders are not eligible for this type of appointment and must be appointed in the appropriate classification in section 1 or section 2, see GME Visa Sponsorship Policy.
- Fellows in ACGME-accredited programs that are explicitly allowed to engage in the independent practice of their core specialty during their fellowship as outlined in their ACGME Fellowship Program Requirements, may hold a common-paymaster appointment as a paid University Instructor (9404) with a UMP Physician appointment.
3. Non-University of Minnesota Employed Residents and Fellows - Employed by other organizations residents and fellows in GME programs sponsored by the University, whose employer is external to the University, may be paid by that employer. This is allowed in the following situations:
GME Programs:
- Family Medicine - Duluth Residency, employed by Essentia Health
- Family Medicine - Methodist Hospital Residency, employed by Park Nicollet
- Family Medicine - St. Cloud Hospital Residency, employed by Centracare
- Forensic Psychiatry Fellowship, employed by the State of Minnesota
- Family Medicine - Willmar Rural Residency, employed by Centracare
- TRIA Orthopedic Sports Medicine, employed by Park Nicollet
- Competency Based, Time Variable Hospice and Palliative Medicine Fellowship Pathway
- University residents/fellows who are funded by an agency of the United States Government (for example, the U.S. Military) may be paid directly by the Federal Government
- Visiting residents/fellows who continue to be paid by their own sponsoring institutions may participate in specified rotations or training experiences at the University of Minnesota without compensation from the University of Minnesota.
- University of Minnesota faculty in a Graduate Medical Education program retaining their faculty appointment may be payrolled through their faculty appointment.
Reason for Policy
To clarify the appropriate classification and appointment types for residents/fellows.