The Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology was founded in 1949 at the University of Colorado.

 

Benefits for Residents

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Medical Insurance In or out-of-network reimbursement options Prescription drug program No pre-existing conditions clause Dental Insurance Preventive, basic and major dental service levels Deductible ($50.00 per person/$100.00 per family) waived for preventive services Disability Insurance Monthly disability benefits payable beginning the 91st day of disability Monthly benefit amount based on PGY level and ranges from $3000-$4000 Coverage available only to residents (No monthly premium contribution Life Insurance $50,000 term life insurance Additional $50,000 for accidental death or dismemberment Terminally ill accelerated benefits Coverage available only to residents (No monthly premium contribution) Vision Optional vision plan with nationwide company is available to residents and their dependents through payroll deductions. CU GME Health/Dental Benefits Plan does NOT cover routine eye exams, contacts, glasses. Flexiable Spending Accounts Optional participation in the CU Flex Plan, an IRS Section 125 flexible benefit plan, is available. This reduces taxable income by allowing payment for eligible out-of-pocket health care and/or dependent care expenses from a pre-tax account.   Tax-Deferred Savings Plan University of Colorado School of Medicine Graduate Medical Education residents are eligible to participate in an optional 403 and/or 457 tax-deferred investment program. Opportunity to accumulate money for retirement No income taxes on investment or interest earned until money is withdrawn from the investment program Reduce current taxable income   Professional Liability Coverage University of Colorado School of Medicine Graduate Medical Education residents have professional liability coverage for acts within the course and scope of their Graduate Medical Education responsibilities. Leave Vacation Residents are granted 21 calendar days of paid vacation per year Educational Residents PGY-II and above receive up to seven calendar days for paid educational leave Leaves of Absence For family and/or medical related leave of absence, resident may be granted up to 12 weeks of leave during a 12-month period. Leaves of absence are determined on a case-by-case basis