[Kristen Hyer]

Jolene,

I was going to say the same thing!

Kristen

[Kristen Hyer]

Lynne,

Interesting you mentioned this as we have less total applications than in years past as well. I’m relieved that it’s a trend across the board.

Kristen

SUNY Upstate Medical University

[Kristen Hyer]

Donna,

Our fellowship programs pay for one educational conference of the fellows’ choosing each year (registration, hotel, airfare + baggage, ground transportation, meals). They do not necessarily put a cap on the amount being spent, but ask that the total cost be ‘within reason’. Keeping ‘within reason’ as a limit has not been an issue in the past as they tend to be very conscientious about their spending. Typically, in the past, they have spent anywhere from $1,500 to $3,500 depending on location and how far out they book their flights. Our spine fellow went to AAOS in Vegas this year and didn’t have to pay out of pocket for any of their meals, so we only had to cover registration, flight, hotel, uber/parking, so I think we paid around $2300 for them to attend. Also, we reimburse for all the travel costs after they have attended the conference and turn in their original receipts (we get audited by the state yearly, so this is a requirement for reimbursement).

I hope this helps.

Kristen

[Kristen Hyer]

Shannon,

We also purchase jackets embroidered with our logo for our interns and new fellows – they are well received by the residents and fellows and come right before the weather gets cold. The department also reimburses for loupes.

Kristen

[Kristen Hyer]

Our institution policy is that all requests for residency/fellowship verification go through the University GME office. I believe they do charge for those that are more than two years out of residency/fellowship.

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