July 2025
June 2025
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Parking Changes Start July 1
Your license plate is now your parking pass, register now. AVIs only used to open gates. Do not back into your space if you do not have a front-facing plate.
2025-06-25 at 3:00pm
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Update on the House Officer Lounge
The TV is back, new tea options.
2025-06-25 at 2:00pm
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2025 Robin Award
The 2025 Recipient of the Robin Tarter Award is Debra T. Hardemon.
2025-06-11 at 6:30pm
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Disability Insurance – Friday June 13
Graduates - your group LTD insurance ends June 30th Portable individual options available to Aug 31st. Come meet your disability resource: Flynn Benefits Group in the lounge from 11a-1p on 06/13.
2025-06-03 at 7:04am
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Proof of Malpractice Insurance
Obtaining medical professional liability letters is self-serve on the HOA website.
2025-06-02 at 6:00am
May 2025
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Take Action to Protect PSLF
Public Service Loan Forgiveness is under attack. Act now!
2025-05-22 at 10:00am
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Meet Your New HOA Board
No election necessary. The new board's term will begin on July 1.
2025-05-14 at 12:00pm
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May Mental Health Awareness Month
Mental health programs specifically for House Officers are available.
2025-05-01 at 9:00am
April 2025
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House Officers Need Computers
The HOA raised the problems with changes to email access this past fall. The only solution is for Michigan Medicine to issue House Officers laptops. Stay tuned for ways to help out.
2025-04-30 at 4:05pm
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Come Support the US Medical Soccer Team!
Physicians, including House Officers, will be representing the US at an International soccer competition in Ireland. This year is the first year for the Women's Team. Come watch them practice and scrimmage right here in Ann Arbor.
2025-04-30 at 12:20pm
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The HOA Has Your Back
The University recently announced changed to its DEI program. The HOA remains steadfast in our commitment to our mission statement.
2025-04-14 at 1:00pm
March 2025
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HOA Supports Western Michigan Residents
Residents and Fellows for Western Michigan University have called a strike due to stalled negotiations on their first contract. The HOA supports their fight for fair wages and benefits.
2025-03-24 at 4:00pm
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Doctor's Day Cookies
March 30 is National Doctor's Day. Cookies will be available Friday, March 28.
2025-03-24 at 10:00am
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Welcome New Residents and Fellows!
Welcome to the University of Michigan. We've got information for incoming house officers.
2025-03-21 at 11:59am
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Exit Information
Helpful information if you are leaving Michigan Medicine in 2025, including COBRA.
2025-03-20 at 8:00am
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HOA Supports the VA- Rally on 3/29
The HOA Board stands against cuts to the Department of Veteran's Affairs (VA Hospitals). The local Labor Federation is holding a rally on 3/29 from 3-5PM. Please show up for support.
2025-03-18 at 3:10pm
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Income Based Loan Repayments
House Officers could be impacted by the injunction placed on the SAVE Act and its potential impacts on Income-Based Repayment plans. Info sessions from AFT are scheduled for April.
2025-03-13 at 6:57am
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General Membership Meeting, April 29 at 6pm (Free Pizza)
Review the nine amendments to the HOA constitution that will be voted on at the meeting.
2025-03-12 at 2:00pm
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2025 Global REACH Awards for Outstanding International Collaboration
We need your help with nominating house officers for this award! Nominations are due March 17.
2025-03-12 at 12:00pm
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Debt Management Counseling
Schedule an appointment with the Medical School Financial Aid Office.
2025-03-10 at 7:01am
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Ramadan Iftar Meals Available
Are you fasting? The Medical Arabic Team is offering free Iftar meals to medical personnel at Michigan Medicine.
2025-03-03 at 11:00am
February 2025
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Need Something Notarized?
HOA Members Receive Free Notary Services
2025-02-25 at 2:00pm
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Pączki Day is Tuesday, March 4.
Uniquely Michigan, pronounced "Pownch-kee"
2025-02-25 at 8:00am
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Sign Up For Your AFT Member Benefits
The HOA is affiliated with the American Federation of Teachers as Local 5158. Sign up for the AFT member benefits program for discounts and services you get for being a union member.
2025-02-25 at 7:05am
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Rent or Sell Your Houses and Apartments, Find a Roommate
Match Day is March 21st. Newly matched residents will be looking for housing. House Officers who have properties to sell or rent should list them on the HOA's housing website!
2025-02-24 at 10:15am
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Seeking Nominations for the Robin Award
We're looking for people who have improved the lives of House Officers. Nominations due May 1.
2025-02-14 at 9:00am
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USMLE Step 3 or COMLEX Level 3 Reimbursement
You qualify for reimbursement if you take the exam AFTER your employment has commenced. You must submit your score sheet within 30 days of receiving it.
2025-02-04 at 8:45am
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Come Get a Cookie!
Happy Valentine's Day, swing by the HOA lounge and pick up a free cookie on February 14.
2025-02-03 at 9:00am
January 2025
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C&W Spaces
The third-floor call suite in C&W is home to multiple spaces, each with different features that are reserved only for House Officers.
2025-01-27 at 8:00am
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Do You Use Michigan Care?
The HOA will be meeting with hospital management as early as 1/29 to discuss the impact of Michigan Care ending on our members. Send us your ideas.
2025-01-15 at 11:30am
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Ultrasound Workshop
The Global Health Equity Program is hosting an ultrasound workshop on February 22
2025-01-15 at 11:00am
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Moonlighting for House Officers
The Collective Bargaining Agreement protects your right to moonlight internally and externally. GME policies dictate the availability of internal opportunities.
2025-01-15 at 10:00am
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HOA Winter Social: Tropical Escape — Friday Jan 31 at Babs' Underground
Don your favorite tropical attire and melt the winter blues away with free drinks (and possibly 1 of 4 therapy lamps), courtesy of the HOA, at our Seasonal Affective Destroyer!
2025-01-06 at 3:10pm
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Kids Kare at Home
A service to consider.
2025-01-06 at 11:01am
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Your Holiday Bonus
Automatic, whether you work or not.
2025-01-06 at 8:10am
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Primary Care Appointments for House Officers
Who is taking new patients? Updated by Michigan Medicine on January 1, 2025.
2025-01-01 at 8:30am
December 2024
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HOA Demands Bargaining Over Healthcare
The hospital is ending support of Michigan Care after the next plan year, the HOA is bargaining its impact on our members.
2024-12-17 at 3:52pm
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Floating Holiday Questions
Michigan Medicine announced a new floating holiday for non-union staff. Currently, the floating holiday does not apply to HOA members.
2024-12-10 at 11:36am
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Occasional or Emergency Parking for House Officers
When do you qualify for a P2 parking voucher? When should you use the valet?
2024-12-10 at 10:06am
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Overflow Sleep Space in Taubman
When you need a place to sleep, this is an option.
2024-12-09 at 8:00am
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Too Tired to Drive Home?
Taxi, Lyft, and Uber
2024-12-09 at 7:36am
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Lump Sum Deadline
If you redirected your lump sum to retirement, you have until December 15 to switch your contribution back to normal.
2024-12-02 at 10:00am
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Release Days
Release days are not vacation days; remedy when you don't get a release day.
2024-12-02 at 7:04am
November 2024
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Halal After Hour Food Options Expanded
As a result of a discussion between facilities and the HOA, Halal meat options for after hours dining are now available in UH and the Mott 24 Hour Market.
2024-11-25 at 3:02pm
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Across the Finish Line
Help UMMAP finish their negotiations by writing to the Regents. Informational picket will be this Thursday.
2024-11-18 at 9:00am
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UH South Wellness Center
House Officers skip the waitlist for access to the gym in UH South.
2024-11-18 at 8:00am
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Working on Thanksgiving? Get a Meal on Us.
Sign up to receive an individual heat-and-serve meal. The sign-up form closes on 11/21 at 3 pm, or when we reach our maximum order.
2024-11-18 at 6:00am
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Halloween Costume Contest Winners
The 2024 results are in!
2024-11-12 at 5:00pm
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Sign Up to Support UMMAP
Our union siblings in UMMAP are striking for a fair first contract on 11/12. Members of the HOA should sign up to walk the picket line in support of them. Please do so during non-work time.
2024-11-04 at 2:00pm
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HOA Board Issues Letter in Support of UMMAP
The HOA Board sent a letter to hospital leadership in support of our union colleagues in UMMAP who are attempting to secure a first contract.
2024-11-04 at 1:00pm
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Work Stoppage Guidance
Information for House Officers on the November 12 UMMAP work stoppage.
2024-11-04 at 10:00am
October 2024
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REI Clinic for House Officers Only, Dec 4
House Officers with fertility related concerns, please sign up by Nov 8.
2024-10-28 at 11:10am
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Winners From LIVE
The online Halloween Costume Contest runs until November 4.
2024-10-28 at 11:00am
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Halloween Cookies
Stop into the Lounge and grab a free cookie on Wednesday and Thursday.
2024-10-28 at 7:00am
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Show Your Solidarity for SEIU on 10/15
The HOA is asking its members to show up in support of our striking colleagues in SEIU by going to their pickets. House Officers are not striking and should picket during their personal time only.
2024-10-11 at 1:00pm
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Your Mental Health
There is a program for you.
2024-10-07 at 9:00am
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HOA Affiliates with AFT as Local 5158
Members of the HOA voted 429-41 to affiliate with the AFT-Michigan, marking the first affiliation for the HOA since its founding in 1972.
2024-10-02 at 10:30am
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Legal Services Option
Consider signing up during Open Enrollment.
2024-10-01 at 7:06am
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Your Lump Sum
A link to the investment toolkit to help guide your choice. The deadline to redirect to retirement is November 17.
2024-10-01 at 7:05am
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Free Financial Planning Information Session
The Hantz Financial Group will be hosting an informational Zoom session on Tuesday, October 22, at 6:30 pm.
2024-10-01 at 7:04am
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Trusted Financial Services
A financial services voluntary benefit is offered to house offers by Hantz Group.
2024-10-01 at 7:03am
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Your UM Retirement Plan
Fidelity and TIAA staff welcome check-ins and are available to present at didactics.
2024-10-01 at 7:02am
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October is House Officer Financial Health Month
After you get your flu shot and COVID booster, it's time to take a look at your financial health. Resources are available to House Officers.
2024-10-01 at 1:01am
September 2024
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HOA Grieves Changes to Email Policy
The new Michigan Medicine policy impacts speed of patient care, was done without consultation with the HOA. Open letter also issued for signatures.
2024-09-30 at 5:01pm
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Open Letter Regarding Email Access
Please sign the letter, then ask a co-worker to do the same.
2024-09-30 at 5:00pm
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HOA Stands with SEIU
The HOA Board issued a letter to hospital management supporting SEIU in their negotiations and urging Michigan Medicine to provide fair proposals to avert a strike.
2024-09-30 at 4:00pm
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UMMAP Pickets 10/7 and 10/10
UMMAP plans practice pickets in support of their contract negotiations on 10/7 and 10/10 in front of Taubman. The HOA supports them in their fight.
2024-09-30 at 12:00pm
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Slides and Answers from Q&A
We have made available the slides and transcript from our meeting on affiliation.
2024-09-20 at 12:00pm
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Global Health Equity Grand Rounds
IBDHorizons and Beyond: The Present and Future of IBD - October 3 @ 12:00p via Zoom
2024-09-19 at 8:00am
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We Stand with SEIU Healthcare Michigan
The HOA supports our SEIU union siblings in their struggle for fair proposals from Michigan Medicine.
2024-09-18 at 1:00pm
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Endorsement for UM Board of Regents
The HOA asks its members who vote in Michigan to choose Denise Ilitch and Shauna Ryder-Diggs for UM Regent
2024-09-17 at 6:00am
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Countdown to Halloween
The Halloween party is back! The online costume contest is back! Fun for everyone!
2024-09-16 at 12:02pm
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Halloween Costume Contest! CASH PRIZES!
Voting will end Tuesday, November 12 at 9am. Check your email for voting instructions.
2024-09-16 at 12:01pm
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Annual Halloween Party
LIVE Nightclub in Ann Arbor. Saturday, October 26, starting at 8:00pm.
2024-09-16 at 12:00pm
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Vacation Scheduling
Once approved, it cannot be unilaterally changed.
2024-09-16 at 8:29am
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Using Vacation to Offset a Leave of Absence
You can use vacation time in conjunction with a leave of absence to avoid a training extension.
2024-09-09 at 9:30am
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Open Enrollment
Date set for annual benefits open enrollment: October 21 - November 1
2024-09-03 at 7:05am
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T32 Grants And Your Taxes
First quarterly estimated tax payment is due on September 15.
2024-09-01 at 8:20am
August 2024
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Affiliation Vote Sample Ballot
View the ballot for the vote taking place September 23. Register now for one of the info session on 8/20, 9/4, or 9/18.
2024-08-19 at 8:00am
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Parking Construction Update
P1 construction scheduled through the end of October. Real-time info on parking spaces occupancy is available.
2024-08-12 at 2:00am
July 2024
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Volunteers Needed
The HOA is seeking volunteers for hospital committees.
2024-07-30 at 12:00pm
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Support UMMAP and SEIU Negotiations on 7/29
Please join us for an informational picket Monday, 7/29 from 6-8AM in support of our sibling unions at Michigan Medicine.
2024-07-17 at 1:00pm
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Affiliation Info Session Dates
Have questions about the vote to affiliate with AFT-MI? Want to learn more about it before you cast a ballot? Come to these informational sessions.
2024-07-16 at 12:00pm
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Hot Union Summer in Full Effect
Unions at Michigan Medicine are wearing each other's colors to show support for one another.
2024-07-15 at 9:05am
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Reducing an Existing Training Extension with Vacation
You can use vacation time to reduce an existing training extension. The deadline to submit the form is September 1.
2024-07-15 at 8:30am
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Do Not View Your Child's Medical Record in MiChart
Despite information in outdated training modules, you must use proxy access via MyUofMHealth.org
2024-07-08 at 9:00am
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Muslim Residents and Fellows Invited to Picnic
Join other Muslim colleagues and their families for a casual get-together the evening of July 20.
2024-07-01 at 9:28am
June 2024
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VPN Changes
As of July 31, 2024, Michigan Medicine's Virtual Private Network (VPN) will be limited exclusively to devices managed by Michigan Medicine.
2024-06-26 at 1:25pm
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Social Media and Your Job
Avoid potential pitfalls.
2024-06-25 at 9:00am
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Raja Rani - New Guest Restaurant
Raja Rani Indian Restaurant will be in the UH Cafe on Tuesdays.
2024-06-13 at 12:00pm
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DER / DMC Residents Unionize
Resident and fellow physicians employed by Detroit Education & Research and working at DMC have voted 508-8 to unionize.
2024-06-06 at 1:00pm
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2024 Robin Award
The 2024 Recipient of the Robin Tarter Award is Fran Picano.
2024-06-06 at 12:00pm
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New Optional Life Insurance Plan
Michigan Medicine is offering a new optional life insurance coverage level for participating employees.
2024-06-04 at 2:05pm
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Verification of Employment
Shared Services Center can help you.
2024-06-03 at 8:54am
May 2024
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2024 - 2025 HOA Board
The new Board's term will begin on July 1, 2024.
2024-05-30 at 12:00pm
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Blue Bucks on your Mcard - Use Them or Lose Them
Unused funds are returned to Michigan Medicine upon completion of your appointment.
2024-05-28 at 8:15am
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Late or Missing Reimbursements?
If you are owed a reimbursement and it has either been processed late or not processed at all, reach out to the HOA.
2024-05-16 at 1:10pm
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HOA Announces Slate of Candidates for 2024 Board Election
Election to be held from May 22 at 10 am through May 30 at 10 am.
2024-05-15 at 2:00pm
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Top Of The Park Returns June 14th!
The Top of the Park Festival opens June 14th and runs through June 30th on Ingalls Mall
2024-05-06 at 5:13pm
April 2024
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Affiliation FAQ
Get answers on how affiliation will affect House Officers, details about information and discussion sessions, and when HOA members will vote.
2024-04-30 at 8:00am
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HOA Supports Detroit Resident Physicians
The resident physicians working at the Detroit Medical Center are voting on their union. The HOA Board sends letter of support.
2024-04-27 at 5:36pm
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HOA Settles Unfair Labor Practice with Michigan Medicine
The HOA and the hospital were able to come to agreement on many of the issues that led to the filing of the ULP.
2024-04-25 at 12:56pm
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New Nighttime Food Options at Chelsea
New vending machines with a variety of food options available for those rotating on night shift at IHA Chelsea.
2024-04-22 at 5:11pm
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LEO on the Verge of a Strike Vote
House Officers can help LEO's bargaining efforts by attending informational pickets.
2024-04-18 at 8:30pm
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Graduate Housing is an Option
Residents and Fellows can consider on-campus graduate housing.
2024-04-11 at 8:00am
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Call Room Cleanliness
Rooms are required to be cleaned daily.
2024-04-11 at 6:00am
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HVALF Supports Freedom of Speech at UM
The Huron Valley Area Labor Federation unanimously issues statement on draft Disruptive Activity Policy at University of Michigan.
2024-04-03 at 4:00pm
March 2024
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HOA Executive Director Retires
Reflections from Robin
2024-03-27 at 8:06am
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Ramadan Goodie Boxes Available
Glow Abilities has donated goodie boxes for residents and fellows who are fasting during Ramadan.
2024-03-21 at 1:00pm
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CoMet Training Opportunity
Don't miss this opportunity to become a better teacher. Applications due April 30.
2024-03-20 at 8:00am
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HOA Settles Pending Arbitration in Anesthesiology
The HOA settled a grievance on behalf of three House Officers in Anesthesiology who were given training extensions after contracting Covid. One grievance is still pending on this issue.
2024-03-18 at 3:02pm
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Change to Covid-19 Leave Policy Announced
The HOA urges House Officers who test positive for Covid-19 to file for FMLA to potentially protect you from a training extension.
2024-03-13 at 9:00am
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2024 Call Room Renovation Schedule
Select House Officer Call Rooms are to be refurbished. Construction begins April 12.
2024-03-11 at 8:00am
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Date Changed - Support Our Fellow Campus Unions
A rally to support our sibling unions during their contract negotiations on Saturday, March 16, at 1 pm on the Central Campus Diag.
2024-03-07 at 9:00am
February 2024
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Arbitrator Rules for Hospital in Anesthesiology Case
Arbitrator finds Anesthesia Department policy limiting House Officers to 2 sick days per year to be an academic matter and not covered by the HOA contract.
2024-02-27 at 11:27am
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HIPAA Policy Violations
Please remember your keystrokes are being audited.
2024-02-19 at 10:13am
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Your Legal Rights
You are entitled to union representation at every participating site where you work, including the VA.
2024-02-01 at 8:00am
January 2024
December 2023
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Chief Resident Andrew Wong's Innovation Grant
Working toward better utilization of AI tools in clinical practice.
2023-12-21 at 8:29am
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Real-time Parking Availability
A new tool is available to aid in your search for a parking spot.
2023-12-11 at 2:00pm
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In-service Training Exams
These count toward your educational and work hour totals.
2023-12-11 at 8:58am
November 2023
October 2023
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Short-term Disability Coverage
In case you didn't know, you do have it.
2023-10-31 at 9:02am
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Winners From LIVE
The online Halloween Costume Contest runs until November 6.
2023-10-30 at 9:00am
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Interviewing Applicants
What you should know.
2023-10-27 at 2:17pm
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Scrutinize Your Paystub
Monthly or periodic review through Wolverine Access is important.
2023-10-25 at 8:00am
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Patient Safety Reports
House Officers are ENCOURAGED and URGED to submit. Reports are not punitive and can be submitted anonymously.
2023-10-25 at 8:00am
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Insufficient Rest When Assigned At-Home Call
14 hours of release time provision.
2023-10-12 at 1:21pm
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Unused Access to the P3 and P5 Structures
Use it or your program might lose it!
2023-10-11 at 11:23am
September 2023
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New Rules for Scheduling
The new HOA contract has a few new rules regarding how schedules are made.
2023-09-14 at 8:00am
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Lattés Have Returned to the Lounge!
A new bean-to-cup coffee machine has been installed in the House Officer Lounge.
2023-09-14 at 7:00am
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Meal Allowances
Be vigilant about what you are owed.
2023-09-01 at 9:23am
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Impact Bargaining
You have a voice when new decisions impact the terms and conditions of your employment.
2023-09-01 at 7:00am
August 2023
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New Home?
Remember to update your address.
2023-08-30 at 7:46am
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Preventative Care and Personal Days
There are separate provisions for each.
2023-08-21 at 12:00pm
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ACGME Institutional Leave of Absence Policy.
Enforcement began on July 1, 2023.
2023-08-21 at 9:22am
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C&W Spaces
Three rooms in the Children's and Women's Hospital call room suite have been updated, including a workroom.
2023-08-07 at 11:00am
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Parking is Strictly Enforced
Know the violations so you can avoid a costly ticket!
2023-08-01 at 12:08pm
July 2023
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House Officer Levels
Understanding how they are assigned.
2023-07-14 at 11:04am
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Pregnancy Discrimination
What you need to know.
2023-07-03 at 1:10pm
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Support MNA's- Safe Patient Care Act
HOA urges its members to sign a petition supporting the Safe Patient Care Act
2023-07-01 at 3:01pm
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Chief Resident Supplement
A guide to additional compensation.
2023-07-01 at 12:30pm
June 2023
May 2023
April 2023
February 2023
January 2023
December 2022
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House Officer Employment Status
When you rotate at other affiliated or participating sites you are still represented by the HOA.
2022-12-30 at 1:26pm
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Conflicts of Interest and or Commitment
Helpful examples.
2022-12-20 at 12:00pm
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HO Lounge
When visiting the HOA's Lounge, some things to consider...
2022-12-20 at 11:01am
November 2022
October 2022
August 2022
July 2022
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Collective Bargaining Agreements
You can be compensated more, but not less.
2022-07-22 at 9:00am
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Travel Reimbursement and Mileage
Be timely in requesting your reimbursement.
2022-07-15 at 7:24am
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VA Remote Access
Don't let your access lapse.
2022-07-06 at 11:45am
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Grievances and Unfair Labor Practices (ULPs)
What triggers the union to file?
2022-07-04 at 9:08am
June 2022
May 2022
April 2022
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When Conversations Become Heated
Program Directors are not perfect. They have bad days, too.
2022-04-27 at 2:23pm
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Additional Service Requirements
You have a voice when changes are considered.
2022-04-05 at 12:07pm
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Additional Paid Time Off
In addition to vacation time, and paid sick days, you receive paid time off for preventative care and personal time.
2022-04-05 at 11:56am
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Memorandum of Understanding
A settlement on future bargaining if another patient surge necessitates a change in the terms and conditions of your current employment.
2022-04-04 at 2:31pm
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HOA Lounge Refrigerator
Rules for use.
2022-04-04 at 11:07am
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Needlesticks
What should you do?
2022-04-01 at 1:44pm
March 2022
February 2022
January 2022
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White Coat Cleaning
Is your coat not so white anymore?
2022-01-05 at 11:02am
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Mike the Mover
Special rates for House Officers.
2022-01-03 at 11:00am
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Lactation Spaces for House Officers
University Hospital and C&W have dedicated house officer rooms. There is a lactation pod in the HOA Lounge.
2022-01-01 at 7:30am
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Breaking Down Discipline
From just cause to non-reappointment.
2022-01-01 at 7:04am
December 2021
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Phone Chargers for House Officer Use in the HOA Lounge
A quick charge station has been set up in the HOA lounge for the exclusive use of House Officers.
2021-12-31 at 12:00pm
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Haiku and Secure Chat
These applications are not a condition of employment.
2021-12-06 at 12:33pm
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Tenants and Landlords
Questions about renting in Michigan? This guide may help.
2021-12-01 at 12:00pm
November 2021
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Global Health Equity Rounds
Native American Health Policies: Inequities and Opportunities for Improvement.
2021-11-29 at 10:01am
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Refrigerators
List of fridges available for house officers to use.
2021-11-23 at 9:00am
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Recharge Rooms
There are three rooms available to house officers to help them relax and reduce stress.
2021-11-22 at 5:00pm
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Pavilion Pitfalls
MM Administration ignores House Officer work environment in new hospital design.
2021-11-17 at 11:25am
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Disruptive and Deceiving Pages
We know this is a continuing problem.
2021-11-04 at 10:55am
