June 2022
-
Physician Scientists Unite!
An opportunity to get together.
2022-06-22 at 8:00am
-
House Officer Workroom Closed Friday
C&W 3-355 will be closed Friday, June 17th.
2022-06-16 at 7:15am
-
Cafeteria Complaints
Less than appetizing options, we hear you!
2022-06-14 at 1:18pm
-
Advance Notice of Work Schedules
You must receive your schedule 30 calendar days prior to the start of the rotation/block.
2022-06-13 at 1:45pm
-
Using Vacation to Offset an Existing Leave of Absence
You must notify your program by September 1, of your intention to use any portion of your vacation to offset a previously existing LOA during the current fiscal/academic year.
2022-06-13 at 10:00am
-
Why Paying Dues is Important
Stronger together!
2022-06-13 at 8:00am
-
Rally At The Regents on June 16!
Meet at 3 pm at the UM Observatory to walk up E. Ann Street.
2022-06-08 at 12:37pm
-
Primary Care Appointments for House Officers
Who is taking new patients?
2022-06-06 at 8:38am
-
Overflow Sleep Space in Taubman
The overflow sleep space for House Officers has been moved to Taubman.
2022-06-06 at 8:00am
-
New HOA Board
We are pleased to announce the 2022-2023 HOA Board.
2022-06-01 at 8:00am
-
Disability Insurance This Friday
Graduates - your group LTD insurance ends June 30. Portable individual options remain available until August 31. Flynn Benefits will be in the lounge between 11am and 1pm on June 17.
2022-06-01 at 7:00am
May 2022
-
Preventative Care and Personal Days
There are separate provisions for a Preventative Care day and a Personal day.
2022-05-31 at 12:14pm
-
New Home?
Remember to update your address.
2022-05-26 at 7:46am
-
Rent or Sell Your Houses and Apartments, Find a Roommate
House Officers who have properties to sell or rent should list them on the HOA's housing website!
2022-05-26 at 6:15am
-
Working with Work Connections
What your provider needs to provide and why.
2022-05-18 at 11:23am
-
Employment of Verification
Shared Services Center can help you.
2022-05-18 at 8:54am
-
Graduate Housing is an Option
Residents and Fellows can consider on-campus graduate housing.
2022-05-18 at 8:00am
-
Backlode
Relocation in your future? Try Backlode, a service to potentially save you money with your move!
2022-05-02 at 8:09am
-
Debt Management Counseling
Schedule an appointment with the Medical School Financial Aid Office.
2022-05-02 at 7:01am
April 2022
-
A Message from the Executive Director
Program Directors are not perfect. They have bad days, too.
2022-04-27 at 2:23pm
-
Physician Scientists Unite!
Join the community of physician scientists.
2022-04-22 at 9:46am
-
Please Sign Voter Registration Petition
Help bring registration on-site for employees and patients.
2022-04-21 at 8:07am
-
Your Legal Rights
You are entitled to union representation at every participating site where you work, including the VA.
2022-04-12 at 8:00am
-
Paid Benefits When Transitioning to Faculty
Avoid any break in service.
2022-04-11 at 12:09pm
-
Collective Bargaining Agreements
You can be compensated more, but not less.
2022-04-07 at 9:00am
-
Additional Service Requirements
You have a voice when changes are considered.
2022-04-05 at 12:07pm
-
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
-
USMLE Step 3 or COMPLEX Level 3 Reimbursement
You get reimbursed when you take the exam AFTER your employment has commenced.
2022-04-05 at 8:45am
-
T32 Grant Taxes
Helpful guidance on how to navigate the tax implications.
2022-04-05 at 7:20am
-
New 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
-
Parking is Strictly Enforced
Know the violations so you can avoid a costly ticket!
2022-04-04 at 12:08pm
-
Needlesticks
What should you do?
2022-04-01 at 1:44pm
March 2022
-
Trusted Financial Services
A financial services voluntary benefit is offered to house offers by Hantz Group.
2022-03-31 at 10:00am
-
Protections for Pregnant and Postpartum Residents
Scheduling basics.
2022-03-18 at 1:00pm
-
Welcome New Residents and Fellows!
Happy Match Day! Welcome to the University of Michigan. We've got information for incoming house officers.
2022-03-18 at 11:59am
-
An Opportunity to Give
A tragic diagnosis hits a past member and his family.
2022-03-16 at 7:37am
-
Reporting Clinical and Educational Work Hours
Make sure you are accurately reporting your hours.
2022-03-01 at 11:03am
February 2022
-
Exit Information
Helpful information if you are leaving Michigan Medicine in 2022, including COBRA.
2022-02-28 at 8:00am
-
Fridge in the Lounge
A link to the rules posted on the fridge door.
2022-02-24 at 2:30pm
-
Scheduling Into Vacation
This is a contract violation.
2022-02-22 at 8:29am
-
Holiday Pay Grievance
You are entitled to the timely payment of wages.
2022-02-02 at 3:45pm
-
Travel Reimbursement and Mileage
Be timely in requesting your reimbursement.
2022-02-01 at 4:24am
January 2022
-
Staff Shortages Will Continue
Impact to House Officers.
2022-01-19 at 8:28am
-
Prescription Drug Plan for At-home COVID-19 Tests
Use your Prescription Drug Plan card to get up to eight monthly tests.
2022-01-19 at 6:55am
-
COVID-19 Time-off MOU
Two paid time-off banks (days, not hours) that apply only to House Officers.
2022-01-11 at 7:13am
-
Too Tired to Drive Home?
Taxi, Lyft, and Uber
2022-01-07 at 8:36am
-
Breaking Down Discipline
From just cause to non-reappointment.
2022-01-01 at 7:04am
December 2021
-
Using Vacation to Offset an Upcoming Leave of Absence
You can use vacation time in conjunction with a leave of absence to avoid a training extension.
2021-12-13 at 9:00am
-
Moonlighting for House Officers
The Collective Bargaining Agreement protects your right to moonlight internally and externally. GME policies dictate the availability of internal opportunities.
2021-12-10 at 11:00am
-
Haiku and Secure Chat
These applications are not a condition of employment.
2021-12-06 at 12:33pm
-
Call Room Cleanliness
Rooms are required to be cleaned daily.
2021-12-06 at 6:00am
November 2021
-
HOA COVID - 19 Vaccine MOU
A link to the document.
2021-11-24 at 5:04pm
-
Refrigerators
List of fridges available for house officers to use.
2021-11-23 at 9:00am
-
Recharge Rooms
There are three rooms available to house officers to help them relax and reduce stress.
2021-11-22 at 5:00pm
-
Pavilion Pitfalls
MM Administration ignores House Officer work environment in new hospital design.
2021-11-17 at 11:25am
October 2021
September 2021
August 2021
-
Investigation Leads to Holiday Pay for 9 House Officers
Always reach out to the HOA if you're missing holiday pay or have other wage issues.
2021-08-30 at 8:25am
-
No Free Lunch!
Please slow down at the self check out.
2021-08-27 at 12:54pm
-
Pregnancy Discrimination
What you need to know.
2021-08-18 at 2:10pm
-
Short-term Disability Insurance
In case you didn't know, you do have it.
2021-08-11 at 9:02am
July 2021
-
Vaccine Reporting Policy
You will need to self-report.
2021-07-31 at 8:11am
-
COVID-19 Vaccine Requirement
HOA Response
2021-07-30 at 2:10pm
-
Free Resources on Student Loans
Check out these resources BEFORE hiring someone to manage your student loans.
2021-07-06 at 9:53am
-
Progressive Leave Policy from ABMS
ABMS joins ABOG and ABA in improving leave policies.
2021-07-01 at 8:29am
June 2021
May 2021
April 2021
-
Wolverine Access and Payroll
Check your paystub and deductions for accuracy.
2021-04-26 at 7:08am
-
Mental Health Program
New administrator, new email address.
2021-04-19 at 10:10am
-
Supporting the PRO Act
The PRO Act provides protections for workers' labor rights.
2021-04-06 at 4:00pm
-
Religious Observances
When to request time off.
2021-04-01 at 8:12am
-
National Accrediting Body and Time Away From Training
Why you need to know this information.
2021-04-01 at 5:05am
March 2021
February 2021
-
Mike the Mover
Special rates for House Officers.
2021-02-25 at 11:00am
-
Sleep and Shower in UH
When going home isn't an option...
2021-02-11 at 12:12pm
-
Lactation Spaces for House Officers
University Hospital and C&W have dedicated house officer rooms. There is a lactation pod in the HOA Lounge.
2021-02-08 at 7:30am
January 2021
-
A Movement to Change Grading at the Medical School
Learn how to avoid bias in medical student evaluations. You have an opportunity to sign a letter to the Deans requesting consideration of a pass/fail grading system for clerkships.
2021-01-14 at 1:45pm
-
Job Duties
Unsure about a task, just ask.
2021-01-14 at 11:12am
-
Parking at the VA
The VA police have been in contact with the VA Education Office.
2021-01-01 at 11:30am
-
Scrutinize Appointment Documents
You could be hurting yourself.
2021-01-01 at 8:30am
December 2020
-
House Officer Employment Status
When you rotate at other affiliated or participating sites you are still a University of Michigan employee and represented by the HOA.
2020-12-07 at 12:26pm
-
In-service Training Exams
These count toward your educational and work hour totals!
2020-12-07 at 10:58am
-
Disruptive and Deceiving Pages
We know this is a continuing problem.
2020-12-07 at 9:55am
-
Grievances and Unfair Labor Practices (ULP's)
What triggers the union to file?
2020-12-03 at 8:08am
-
UH South Wellness Center
DO NOT add yourself to the waitlist!
2020-12-02 at 11:10am
-
New Fridge in the HO Lounge
We are happy to announce that a refrigerator is now available for our members to use.
2020-12-02 at 10:07am
-
Access to Your Employment/Training Record
Your right to rebut under Michigan Compiled Law.
2020-12-02 at 9:32am
-
Compliance Hotline (866) 990-0111
Reporting clinical issues.
2020-12-01 at 2:35pm
-
HO Lounge
When visiting the HO Lounge, some things to consider...
2020-12-01 at 11:01am
-
Facilities Update
Please let the HOA staff know if something isn't working properly.
2020-12-01 at 8:37am
