Thank you to the 22 Program Directors who are standing with residents in support of a fair contract. We highly appreciate your support! Members: Please encourage your Program Directors to show support - we would love to see Program Directors from every department sign support letters of their own.
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Upcoming Negotiation Dates
All bargaining sessions are from 3:00-7:00pm (unless otherwise noted), at Roosevelt Commons W (4300 Roosevelt Way NE). When you arrive check-in at the front desk. All UWHA members are encouraged to attend. Email admin@uwha.com if you have questions. October 31st November 4th, 12th, 14th (4-7pm), 18th, and 20th
UW Residency Spots Go Unfilled
Compensation is a key factor in deciding which residency programs to apply to and where to go. When newly minted doctors apply for residencies, they rank their preferred choices and are ultimately assigned a program through the NRMP Match. Each residency program's goal is to ensure that all resident positions are filled. However, if not enough … Continue reading UW Residency Spots Go Unfilled
The Lowest Paid Residents
Seattle is one of the most expensive places in the United States to live, and compensation to be a resident here should reflect that. However, UW residents are the lowest paid residents by cost of living in the country. UWHA analyzed fifty of the largest and most prestigious academic medical centers in the country, UW’s … Continue reading The Lowest Paid Residents
How undervalued are you?
A few of the facts on current UW resident/fellow pay and benefits. Compared to peer institutions:You receive at least $7,000 less per year in salaryYou receive at least $6,000 less per year in housing stipendYour cost of living is rising faster than most placesA survey of 59 peer institutions showed 75% of other residency programs … Continue reading How undervalued are you?
July 18th Bargaining Session
UWHA and UW Labor Relations met for the second bargaining session on July 18th. Article 1 discussing ‘Childcare’ was brought to the table. Dr. Hannan Qureshi and Dr. Nora Li lead a presentation covering the research and reasoning behind our proposed changes in the contract. A few members shared personal testimonials, both in person and … Continue reading July 18th Bargaining Session
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