Responsibilities & Benefits

PAID TIME OFF & EDUCATIONAL TIME

Paid Time Off (PTO): Fellows are granted 20 days of PTO. 
Educational Time: Fellows are allotted five additional days to take part in continuing medical education activities specific to their subspecialty training in spinal cord injury medicine. 
Funding Support: Fellows have $1,000 of continuing medical education funding to use toward their education in spinal cord injury medicine. 

POLICIES & BENEFIT HIGHLIGHTS

In addition to the fellow stipend, benefits are offered through the University of Minnesota's Office of Student Health Benefits. Benefits may include:

  • Health insurance plans
  • Optional dental insurance
  • Life insurance
  • Long- and short-term disability plans
  • Optional retirement plan
  • Parking (provided at all affiliate sites)
  • University of MN Recreation & Wellness Center (for a fee)
  • Access to Vital WorkLife employee assistance program 
  • Assistance with emergency back up child, adult/elder care or pet care

The Spinal Cord Injury Fellowship Program Manual and the Graduate Medical Education Institution Manual are useful guides throughout both the recruitment and training periods.

PM&R Residents at conference

UMN COMMUNITY BENEFITS

As a fellow, you are part of a vibrant community of residents, fellows and faculty. 

In the Department of Rehabilitation Medicine, we are home to a residency program, three additional fellowships and both master's degree and doctoral degree students. We welcome fellows to take part in Department-specific events such as grand rounds, our annual guest lecture event and social events to ensure that you feel part of this community!

The broader Graduate Medical Education (GME) community includes various committees that welcome fellow participation and offers resources for assistance when needed. Our Office of Graduate Medical Education (OGME) leads GME orientation at the institution level and facilitates access to a variety of support resources for fellows, including Vital Work Life employee assistance program. 

Join the resident and fellow WhatsApp group. This forum offers the opportunity to connect with other residents and fellows, share valuable feedback with your representatives to the GMEC, and spark new initiatives. This group is exclusively for residents and fellows.