Effective Dates

Policy Statement

The first recognized day in their program is hereby defined as the first mandatory day the resident/fellow is required to report to their GME training program.  This is typically the first day of orientation or the first day of their rotation whichever comes first.

Policy Statement

Residents and fellows must be paid at the appropriate stipend rate as set forth by the Stipend Level Policy and receive their benefits, defined as health, dental, life and disability insurance, upon the first recognized day of employment in their respective program.

Reason for Policy