September 2023
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Behind the Scenes of Contract Negotiations
Improvements to your work environment.
2023-09-21 at 10:20am
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First Wallenberg Lecture in 4 Years.
Lucas Benitez will receive the award and give the lecture.
2023-09-21 at 10:00am
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Countdown to Halloween
The Halloween party is back! The online costume contest is back! Fun for everyone!
2023-09-20 at 12:02pm
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Halloween Costume Contest! CASH PRIZES!
The HOA will be holding a virtual costume contest to celebrate Halloween. Submissions open October 20.
2023-09-20 at 12:01pm
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Annual Halloween Party
LIVE Nightclub in Ann Arbor. Saturday, October 28, starting at 8:00pm.
2023-09-20 at 12:00pm
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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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Lattès 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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Vacation Scheduling
Once approved, it cannot be unilaterally changed.
2023-09-06 at 8:29am
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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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More on the New HIPAA Policy
Please remember your keystrokes are being audited.
2023-08-25 at 10:13am
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Open Enrollment
Open Enrollment is October 16 through October 27. Rates and options are available now in Wolverine Access.
2023-08-25 at 7:05am
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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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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.
2023-08-21 at 9:30am
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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 Updated
Three rooms in the Children's and Women's Hospital call room suite have been updated, including a new House Officer Workroom.
2023-08-07 at 10:00am
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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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Primary Care Appointments for House Officers
Who is taking new patients? The list has not been updated by Michigan Medicine since June 1, as of 8/22/2023.
2023-07-19 at 7:30am
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House Officer Levels
Understanding how they are assigned.
2023-07-14 at 11:04am
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Meals and Holiday Pay
Updated language in the new contract.
2023-07-12 at 10:24am
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UH South Wellness Center
DO NOT add yourself to the waitlist!
2023-07-12 at 10:10am
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Why Paying Dues is Important
Stronger together!
2023-07-12 at 8:00am
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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
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Update: Your Ratification Bonus and Payroll
Details on distribution.
2023-07-01 at 8:09am
June 2023
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Terminated
Intentional unauthorized patient chart access.
2023-06-29 at 12:43pm
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2023-2024 HOA Board
The new Board's term begins on July 1.
2023-06-29 at 10:00am
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Patient Safety Reports
House Officers are ENCOURAGED and URGED to submit. Reports are not punitive and can be submitted anonymously.
2023-06-27 at 9:00am
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New Agreement Ratified!
House officers vote to ratify new contract by a vote of 896-7.
2023-06-19 at 1:23pm
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Welcome New Residents and Fellows!
Welcome to the University of Michigan. We've got information for incoming house officers.
2023-06-19 at 11:59am
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Parking in UM Lots Near the VA
Make sure you double-check the signage before running the risk of being ticketed.
2023-06-01 at 10:30am
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Blue Bucks on your Mcard
A link to getting connected and resolving any errors.
2023-06-01 at 8:15am
May 2023
April 2023
January 2023
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Rent or Sell Your Houses and Apartments, Find a Roommate
Newly matched residents and fellows are looking for housing. House Officers who have properties to sell or rent should list them on the HOA's housing website!
2023-01-23 at 10:15am
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T32 Grants And Your Taxes
Helpful guidance on how to navigate the tax implications when awarded an NIH Grant.
2023-01-23 at 9:20am
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Facilities Issues?
Please let the HOA staff know if call rooms are not clean or if something isn't working properly.
2023-01-13 at 8:37am
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Overflow Sleep Space in Taubman
The overflow sleep space for House Officers has been moved to Taubman.
2023-01-11 at 8:00am
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Kids Kare at Home
A service to consider.
2023-01-03 at 4:01pm
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
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Scrutinize Your Paystub
Periodic review through Wolverine Access is important.
2022-12-06 at 9:00am
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Release Days
Release days are not vacation days; remedy when you don't get a release day.
2022-12-05 at 7:04am
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Too Tired to Drive Home?
Taxi, Lyft, and Uber
2022-12-02 at 7:36am
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In-service Training Exams
These count toward your educational and work hour totals!
2022-12-01 at 11:58am
October 2022
September 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
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Your Legal Rights
You are entitled to union representation at every participating site where you work, including the VA.
2022-05-31 at 8:00am
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Working with Work Connections
What your provider needs to provide and why.
2022-05-18 at 11:23am
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Verification of Employment
Shared Services Center can help you.
2022-05-18 at 8:54am
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Free Resources on Student Loans
Check out these resources BEFORE hiring someone to manage your student loans.
2022-05-16 at 10:53am
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Backlode
Relocation in your future? Try Backlode, a service to potentially save you money with your move!
2022-05-02 at 8:09am
April 2022
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A Message from the Executive Director
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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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
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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
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Fridge in the Lounge
A link to the rules posted on the fridge door.
2022-02-24 at 2:30pm
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Sleep and Shower in UH
When going home isn't an option...
2022-02-04 at 12:12pm
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Holiday Pay Grievance
You are entitled to the timely payment of wages.
2022-02-02 at 3:45pm
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Social Media and Your Job
Censoring happens.
2022-02-01 at 9:03am
January 2022
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Your Mental Health
There is a program for you.
2022-01-21 at 10:00am
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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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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
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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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Call Room Cleanliness
Rooms are required to be cleaned daily.
2021-12-06 at 6:00am
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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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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
