September 2021
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Food Survey - Cash Prizes!
We need your feedback. You could win one of ten $50 gift cards.
2021-09-23 at 10:45am
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COVID-19 Vaccine Mandate
What it means for those who remain non-compliant.
2021-09-23 at 8:52am
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Investing Your Lump Sum
A guide to help you invest.
2021-09-14 at 1:05pm
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Global Health Equity Grand Rounds
A Grassroots Approach to Healthier Communities. Thursday, Sept 23rd at 12:30 via Zoom.
2021-09-14 at 9:00am
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Annual HOA Social
Meet up at Dominick's on Friday, September 24th @ 6 pm! VACCINATION REQUIRED.
2021-09-13 at 10:00am
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Holiday Pay
Did you work on Labor Day? Make sure you get paid!
2021-09-07 at 8:00am
August 2021
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Focus on Food
A brief update.
2021-08-30 at 9:30am
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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
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Why Paying Dues is Important
Stronger together!
2021-08-30 at 8:00am
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No Free Lunch!
Please slow down at the self check out.
2021-08-27 at 12:54pm
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COVID-19 MOU
Two paid time-off banks (days, not hours) that apply only to House Officers.
2021-08-24 at 7:13am
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Additional Paid Time Off
In addition to vacation time, and paid sick days, HO's receive paid time off for preventative care and personal time.
2021-08-23 at 1:56pm
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Primary Care Appointments for House Officers
Who is taking new patients?
2021-08-23 at 10:38am
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P3 Parking Structure Critical Repairs
Project Update
2021-08-16 at 11:11am
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Short-term Disability Insurance
In case you don't know it, you do have it.
2021-08-11 at 9:02am
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Social Events for Members
Mark your calendar for September 24 and October 30!
2021-08-11 at 8:00am
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Holiday Pay Substitution
Make sure you have your schedule when making the substitution.
2021-08-10 at 11:47am
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Flooding Assistance
Help for Washtenaw County residents.
2021-08-10 at 8:25am
July 2021
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Vaccine Reporting Policy
You will need to self-report.
2021-07-31 at 8:11am
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COVID-19 Vaccine Requirement
HOA Response
2021-07-30 at 2:10pm
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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 and prior to your last year of residency.
2021-07-19 at 8:45am
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P3 & P4 Parking Structure Repairs
Ongoing repairs through mid-September, 2021.
2021-07-14 at 12:23pm
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Parking is Strictly Enforced
Know the violations so you can avoid a costly ticket!
2021-07-14 at 12:08pm
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T32 Grant Taxes
Helpful guidance on how to navigate the tax implications.
2021-07-13 at 7:20am
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Free Resources on Student Loans
Check out these resources BEFORE hiring someone to manage your student loans.
2021-07-06 at 9:53am
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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.
2021-07-01 at 10:00am
June 2021
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VPN Access through the VA
A "How To" guide for setting up access and troubleshooting any problems.
2021-06-30 at 1:00pm
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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.
2021-06-29 at 12:00pm
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Travel Reimbursement and Mileage
Be timely in requesting your reimbursement.
2021-06-28 at 5:24am
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Fridge in the Lounge
A link to the rules posted on the fridge door.
2021-06-01 at 2:30pm
May 2021
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Conflicts of Interest and or Commitment
Helpful examples.
2021-05-17 at 12:00pm
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Your Legal Rights
You are entitled to union representation.
2021-05-17 at 10:00am
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An Opportunity to Give Back
Help reduce disparities that exist among medical trainees.
2021-05-11 at 8:24am
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White Coat Cleaning
Is your coat not so white anymore?
2021-05-07 at 11:02am
April 2021
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Wolverine Access and Payroll
Check your paystub and deductions for accuracy.
2021-04-26 at 7:08am
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Mental Health Program
New administrator, new email address.
2021-04-19 at 10:10am
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Supporting the PRO Act
The PRO Act provides protections for workers' labor rights.
2021-04-06 at 4:00pm
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It's Orange Barrel Season in Ann Arbor
Get ready for gridlock and plan accordingly!
2021-04-01 at 11:29am
March 2021
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Blue Bucks on your Mcard
A link to getting connected and resolving any errors.
2021-03-27 at 11:15am
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Exit Information
Helpful information if you are leaving Michigan Medicine in 2021, including COBRA.
2021-03-02 at 1:52pm
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Graduate Housing is an Option
Residents and Fellows can consider on-campus graduate housing.
2021-03-01 at 2:00pm
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Employer Loses Appeal on Parking
Parking must be bargained.
2021-03-01 at 1:17pm
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Call Room Cleanliness
Rooms are to be cleaned daily.
2021-03-01 at 6:00am
February 2021
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Backlode
Relocation in your future? Try Backlode, a service to potentially save you money with your move!
2021-02-26 at 9:09am
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Mike the Mover
Special rates for House Officers.
2021-02-25 at 11:00am
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HOA Public Statement
The Association's Position on COVID-19 vaccines.
2021-02-19 at 9:21am
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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!
2021-02-15 at 9:00am
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2021 Membership for House Officers: Amplify Your Voice with the Michigan State and Washtenaw County Medical Societies!
Your representation is now more important than ever.
2021-02-08 at 12:00pm
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Investigations Leading to Discipline: Your Rights
You are entitled to HOA representation during any investigation that could result in discipline or termination.
2021-02-04 at 7:15pm
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Additional Service Requirements
You have a voice when changes are considered.
2021-02-02 at 1:07pm
January 2021
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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.
2021-01-28 at 12:00pm
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Finger Printing
Campus police will finger print you for credentialing purposes.
2021-01-25 at 11:22am
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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
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Grievance Update
A brief summary of the Employer responses.
2021-01-14 at 1:37pm
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Union Members Donate
The HOA, UPAMM, and UMPNC collected gift cards donated to charities.
2021-01-12 at 1:03pm
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Parking at the VA
The VA police have been in contact with the VA Education Office.
2021-01-01 at 11:30am
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Too Tired to Drive Home?
Taxi, Lyft, and Uber
2021-01-01 at 9:36am
December 2020
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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.
2020-12-15 at 9:00am
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House Officer Employment Status
When you rotate at other affiliated locations you are still a University of Michigan employee and represented by the HOA.
2020-12-07 at 12:26pm
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Working with Work Connections
What your provider needs to provide and why.
2020-12-07 at 11:23am
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In-service Training Exams
These count toward your duty hour totals!
2020-12-07 at 10:58am
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Disruptive and Deceiving Pages
We know this is a continuing problem.
2020-12-07 at 9:55am
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Overflow Sleep Space in the Med Inn
Where should you sleep when called in from home.
2020-12-07 at 8:00am
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Grievances and Unfair Labor Practices (ULP's)
What triggers the union to file?
2020-12-03 at 8:08am
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UH South Wellness Center
DO NOT add yourself to the waitlist!
2020-12-02 at 11:10am
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Access to Your Employment/Training Record
Your right to rebut under Michigan Compiled Law.
2020-12-02 at 9:32am
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Compliance Hotline (866) 990-0111
Reporting clinical issues.
2020-12-01 at 2:35pm
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HO Lounge
When visiting the HO Lounge, some things to consider...
2020-12-01 at 11:01am
November 2020
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Employment of Verification
Shared Services Center can help you.
2020-11-30 at 8:54am
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National Accrediting Body and Time Away From Training
Why you need to know this information.
2020-11-29 at 5:05am
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Pregnancy Discrimination
What you need to know.
2020-11-28 at 2:10pm
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Holiday Pay
Receiving your Holiday Pay is not automatic. Back up call (even if you're not called) qualifies for Holiday Pay.
2020-11-23 at 10:30am
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Your Health and Safety
Results of the occupational health and safety survey are available.
2020-11-23 at 12:59am
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Distancing in Public Areas
Please refrain from moving cafeteria tables.
2020-11-09 at 9:57am
October 2020
September 2020
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COVID-19 Mental Health Toolkit for Providers is now live!
Guidance for those who care for others.
2020-09-15 at 3:19pm
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Refrigerators
List of fridges available for house officers to use.
2020-09-02 at 1:00pm
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Your Mental Health
There is a program for you. September is suicide prevention month.
2020-09-01 at 11:00am
August 2020
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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.
2020-08-27 at 8:30am
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New Home?
Remember to update your address.
2020-08-12 at 8:46am
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Reporting Clinical and Educational Work Hours
As Michigan Medicine seeks to recover their projected losses, make sure you are accurately reporting your hours.
2020-08-10 at 12:03pm
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Sleep and Shower in UH
When going home isn't an option...
2020-08-07 at 1:12pm
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Scrutinize Your Paystub
Why periodic review is a good thing.
2020-08-03 at 5:00pm
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Religious Observances
When to request time off.
2020-08-03 at 9:12am
July 2020
June 2020
January 2020
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Job Duties
Unsure about a task, just ask.
2020-01-06 at 12:12pm
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Scrutinize Appointment Documents
You could be hurting yourself.
2020-01-06 at 9:30am
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Compliance and Sexual Misconduct
Helpful contacts and links to reporting.
2020-01-03 at 11:14am
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Paid Benefits When Transitioning to Faculty
Avoid any break in service.
2020-01-01 at 1:09pm
