Residency FAQ
- How often are residents on call?
- How many hours do residents work each week?
- How much time do residents get for vacation?
- How much time do residents get for meetings?
- What sort of anesthetics does the department provide in a typical year?
- What are the fringe benefits?
How often are residents on call?
Call frequency varies with rotation site, but on average residents take four to five calls per month. Most residents average two weekends off per month.
How many hours do residents work each week?
Residents work between 60-65 hours per week on average. Resident work hours vary between different rotations and clinical sites.
How much time do residents get for vacation?
| Level | Annual |
| PGY-1/CBY | 2 weeks |
| PGY-2/CA-I | 3 weeks |
| PGY-3/CA-II | 3 weeks |
| PGY-4/CA-III | 3 weeks |
| PGY-5/CA-IV | 3 weeks |
How much time do residents get for meetings?
Starting during the CA-1 year, in addition to vacation time, residents are allowed one week of meeting time. The department supports travel to professional meetings for CA-2s and CA-3s as per department policy
What sort of anesthetics does the department provide in a typical year?
Selected Anesthesia Statistics:
| Total Number of: | Annual Anesthetics by Residents | ||
| Beds | Operating Rooms |
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| Ben Taub General Hospital | 551 | ||
| OR | 11 | 5,700 | |
| OB | 8 | 3,000 | |
| The Methodist Hospital | 1,527 | ||
| Fondren Brown | 10 | 4,900 | |
| Access Center | 39 | 1,600 | |
| Texas Children's Hospital | 456 | 13 | 6,156 |
| Veterans Affairs Medical Center | 512 | 14 | 2,462 |
| M.D. Anderson Cancer Center | 417 | 22 | 400 |
What are the fringe benefits?
2003-2004 Stipends & Fringe Benefits (As of July 2003):
| Stipends | |
| Level | Annual |
| PGY-1/CBY | $41,765 |
| PGY-2/CA-I | 42,679 |
| PGY-3/CA-II | 43,833 |
| PGY-4/CA-III | 45,603 |
| PGY-5/CA-IV | 47,828 |
Houston has a lower cost of living than other major metropolitan areas. In fact, 60-70 percent of the residents in our department own their own homes.
Departmental supplemented benefits include an annual parking allowance, one-time technology allowance, white coats, and textbooks for the PGY1 - PGY2 classes. In addition, a meeting allowance and bonuses are given according to academic performance.