FAQ Articles
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Voluntary Dues
How much are HOA dues? What is a free rider?
FAQ Article # 00ABD
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Patient Safety Reports
How to submit a report as a House Officer, including anonymously.
FAQ Article # 00ADF
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Cell Phone Stipend
How to make sure you get your $60 cell phone stipend each month.
FAQ Article # 00AC2
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How Do I Get an HOA Emergency Parking Pass?
The HOA as an extremely limited amount of P3 24x7 Parking passes for House Officers who have an emergency need such as an injury, pregnancy complications, or temporary disability. They are issued First-Come, First-Served.
FAQ Article # 00AE1
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How Does Holiday Pay Work?
Information on Holiday Pay and the Holiday Bonus.
FAQ Article # 00AD5
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House Officer Mental Health Program
A list of mental health resources available to house officers, provided by the UM House Officer Mental Health Program
FAQ Article # 00ABT
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Buying or selling a house? Info from realtors and lenders.
Information from local realtors related to buying or selling a house in Ann Arbor.
FAQ Article # 00ABH
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Mission of the House Officers Association
FAQ Article # 00ABQ
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UH South Wellness Center
House officers can bypass the waitlist to join the on-site wellness center.
FAQ Article # 00ACR
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Exit Information For House Officers
Helpful information for those who will be departing residency at the University of Michigan at the end of the academic year.
FAQ Article # 00ADZ
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Are there any HOA discounts on services?
A list of all discounts on services offered to House Officers that we are aware of.
FAQ Article # 00AB6
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Step 3 Reimbursement
Information on USMLE Step 3 and COMLEX Level 3 Reimbursement
FAQ Article # 00AD2
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Current Grievances and Unfair Labor Practice Charges with the Employer
A list of the the current association grievances and unfair labor practice (ULP) charges filed with Michigan Medicine.
FAQ Article # 00AA7
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Where can I park?
This article explains how parking works for House Officers — including the rules for P3, and a link to the real-time parking availability tool.
FAQ Article # 00AA5
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Where can I get something notarized?
The House Officers Association offers notarization services to members of the Association. This article explains the details on how to get something notarized.
FAQ Article # 00AAA
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How does house officer disability insurance work?
Details about the disability insurance plan for house officers.
FAQ Article # 00ABJ
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Does the HOA recommend a lawyer?
Information on MetLife Legal Plans, employment contract review.
FAQ Article # 00ACB
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FAQ on HOA Affiliation with AFT
The HOA Board unanimously endorsed affiliation with the American Federation of Teachers. Members must vote to approve the merger.
FAQ Article # 00AA2
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Time Off for Religious Observances
You have rights under the HOA contract if you have a religious observance that is not one of our current paid holidays.
FAQ Article # 00ADX
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Using Vacation to Offset a Leave of Absence
You may use vacation to offset a training extension due to a leave of absence. There are many things to keep in mind and in some cases forms to complete and deadlines to meet.
FAQ Article # 00ACZ
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House Officer Schedules
What the Collective Bargaining Agreement has to say about your schedule.
FAQ Article # 00AD6
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House Officer Parental Leave
How does maternity and parental leave work for House Officers?
FAQ Article # 00ABM
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Why join the HOA?
Some of the benefits of HOA membership.
FAQ Article # 00AAU
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House Officer Lactation Spaces
Locations and access instructions for the lactation spaces the HOA has provided to house officers.
FAQ Article # 00ACP
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Debt Management Counseling
Get help from the Medical School Financial Aid Office.
FAQ Article # 00AD4
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Overflow Sleep Space
Where to sleep when called in from home.
FAQ Article # 00ADB
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Can the HOA Help With Academic Discipline?
The HOA's legal rights are limited to employment issues, but there are some ways we can assist.
FAQ Article # 00ADS
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Discipline of a House Officer
Breaking Down Discipline
FAQ Article # 00AC3
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HOA Housing Website
How do I post my property? Who has access? These and other questions answered.
FAQ Article # 00AC6
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How do I change the amount taken from my paycheck for retirement?
Detailed steps on how to change your retirement election.
FAQ Article # 00ADR
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Medical Staff Bylaws
FAQ Article # 00ADQ
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Where To Use Your Blue Bucks
A link to all on-campus locations.
FAQ Article # 00ACG
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Getting Paid for Everything in the CBA
Holiday pay, meal money, and cell phone stipends; are you leaving money on the table?
FAQ Article # 00ACH
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Can House Officers Moonlight?
Details about internal and external moonlighting.
FAQ Article # 00AB8
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What is a Holiday Block?
Some, but not all, programs assign a block of days off during the holidays.
FAQ Article # 00ADE
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Are there refrigerators house officers can use?
List of fridges available to house officers.
FAQ Article # 00ACW
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C&W Workroom
Details on the workroom located in the C&W call suite, and how to get access.
FAQ Article # 00ADP
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C&W Workroom Fridge Rules
The rules for use of the refrigerator in the C&W Workroom.
FAQ Article # 00ADN
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Lounge Fridge Rules
The rules for use of the refrigerator located in the House Officers Lounge.
FAQ Article # 00ACY
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House Officers Lounge
Details on the HO Lounge located in Univeristy Hospital, and how to get access.
FAQ Article # 00ABO
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Phone Charging Stations
Information about the charging stations in the House Officer Lounge and C&W Workroom.
FAQ Article # 00ADO
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HOA Dues Schedule
HOA dues payments broken down by HO level.
FAQ Article # 00ADM
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HOA Fiscal Years / CBA Years
Description and example of how the HOA Fiscal / CBA years work.
FAQ Article # 00AAX
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FY2024 - FY2027 Salary Schedule
House Officer salaries from July 1 2023 through June 30 2027.
FAQ Article # 00ACV
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Malpractice Insurance
How does malpractice insurance for House Officers work?
FAQ Article # 00AC8
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Employment Verification for Residents and Fellows
How to obtain an employment verification letter.
FAQ Article # 00AAT
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History of the HOA
How did the HOA become the bargaining unit for house officers?
FAQ Article # 00AB4
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Visa Status and Moonlighting
Can a House Officer moonlight when working in the United States on a visa?
FAQ Article # 00ABN
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Searching the Contract
Tips for searching and sharing links to the Collective Bargaining Agreement.
FAQ Article # 00AD3
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Electronic Dues Authorization Form
Instructions on creating your digital signature and signing the dues authorization form.
FAQ Article # 00ABC
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Medical Society Memberships for House Officers
FAQ Article # 00ACQ
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Financial Resources
Information on the financial services voluntary benefit offered to house offers by Hantz Group.
FAQ Article # 00ACM
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How do I get COBRA?
COBRA Continuation Health Coverage.
FAQ Article # 00ABA
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Blue Bucks Loaded to your M-card
Resolving errors with your Blue Bucks.
FAQ Article # 00ACF
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Who should I contact for retirement savings plans
The University of Michigan does not offer a (401-K) employer matching retirement plan for house staff.
FAQ Article # 00ABE
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How do I fix issues associated with my NPI?
FAQ Article # 00ABR
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What employment benefits does the health system offer to house officers?
Resources related to your health, perscription, dental and vision plans; as well as retirement and disability.
FAQ Article # 00ABL