Residency Program Benefits

Child care

Three CoxHealth child care centers available, North and South Springfield, and Branson. Centers are owned and operated by CoxHealth for employee’s families. Rates are significantly less than other child care facilities. Openings based on availability at each location.

Course fees

Fees for basic life support, advanced cardiac life support, pediatric advanced life support, advanced trauma life support, STABLE, neonatal resuscitation and advanced life support in obstetrics are paid by the program – a $2,240 value.

Disability and life insurance

Residents have coverage for disability and life, based on salary. Additional life insurance is available at low-cost group rates.

Educational allowance

$2,500 over three years

Fitness center

Membership fees are paid by the program, including access to Meyer Center – a $420 value per year. Reduced rates for spouses and families are available.

Health, dental and vision insurance

Multiple plans to choose from with competitive rates and family coverage options. Two health plan options, Exclusive (EPO) and Choice (PPO). The Exclusive (EPO) Plan offers a co-pay structure for health plan members by utilizing our exclusive CoxHealth Network. The Choice (PPO) Plan allows for coverage outside of our Tier 1 and 2 networks with 3 tier coverage. Copay maternity benefit on both health plan options. Multiple levels of dental care coverage to choose from and two vision plans to choose from. Health coverage begins on date of hire, dental and vision coverage begins on first of the month following date of hire.

Licensure fees

All fees for licensure are paid by the program, including permanent licensure, BNDD and DEA for those who qualify – up to a $2,700 value.

Malpractice insurance

This is provided at no cost to the resident for activities associated with the residency program.

Parental leave

CoxHealth paid benefits of Paid Time Off and Accumulated Disability Benefit available; Elective research; ACGME leave options available

Meals

Doctors lounges are available 24 hours a day, as well as a monthly cafeteria food allowance.

Relocation Allowance

Relocation allowance is provided.

Retirement/403(b)

CoxHealth offers a pre-tax or Roth option with up to 5% company match.

Smartphone

Residents will be reimbursed up to $500 toward the purchase of a smartphone.

USMLE/COMLEX Step III

Program pays for initial registration