Annual Halloween Party

The gathering is once again at LIVE in Ann Arbor!

2019-09-11 at 10:34am

Parking Options

Consider making a change before the winter months.

2019-09-11 at 9:23am

Plan Accordingly:

Transportation to and from the hospital and parking may be impacted.

2019-09-11 at 9:17am

Student Loan Debt

Counseling sessions are available, September - November.

2019-08-30 at 12:50pm

Holiday Pay

Working this holiday? Make sure you get paid.

2019-08-30 at 8:00am

Flynn Benefits on September 13

Your plan is guaranteed issue and portable. Additional coverage is available.

2019-08-19 at 10:00am

Flexible Spending Accounts

There are two kinds available to all House Officers.

2019-08-07 at 12:23pm

Too Tired to Drive Home?

Taxi, Lyft, and Uber

2019-08-06 at 11:36am

Overflow Sleep Space in the Med Inn

Where should you sleep when called in from home.

2019-07-24 at 1:00pm

Parking Changes to Take Effect

Beginning August 12.

2019-07-23 at 12:26pm

8 Hours of Preventive Care

Scheduling appointments to keep yourself healthy!

2019-07-23 at 11:16am

Compliance and Sexual Misconduct

Helpful contacts and links to reporting.

2019-05-22 at 12:14pm

Blue Bucks on your Mcard

A link to locations and the process for resolving errors.

2019-05-20 at 12:15pm

UH South Wellness Center

Links to joining and canceling your membership.

2019-05-20 at 10:10am

Breaking Down Discipline

What is just cause?

2019-04-19 at 8:04am

New Housing Feature: Roommate Finder

Looking for a roommate? The HOA's Housing Website can now help. It's also a great time to list your properties for sale or rent.

2019-03-26 at 2:15pm

Internal Moonlighting for House Officers

GME policies dictate.

2019-03-11 at 4:12pm

Rent or Sell Your Houses and Apartments

House Officers who have properties to sell or rent should list them on the HOA's housing website!

2019-02-18 at 4:41pm

Lactation Support in Your Contract

For new moms returning to work.

2019-01-31 at 12:02pm

Religious Observances

When to request time off.

2019-01-31 at 9:12am

HO Parking Coupons/Vouchers

What does your contract state?

2019-01-23 at 1:00pm

Paid Benefits When Transitioning to Faculty

Avoid any break in service.

2018-12-19 at 1:09pm

Health System Engaged in Unfair Labor Practice

GME continues its anti-HOA animus. Dean named in decision.

2018-12-17 at 3:21pm

Back Up Call and Jeopardy on a Holiday

You still receive Holiday Pay if you are not called!

2018-11-28 at 12:06pm

Holiday Pay Rates and Info. for FY2019

Holiday Pay substitutions are not required to be religous observances.

2018-11-19 at 8:20am

TAX REFORM

Highlights of TCJA for Year-end Tax Planning

2018-11-14 at 6:00pm

Your Badge is Required

Proactive security enhancements are being implemented.

2018-10-29 at 8:02am

Social Media and Your Job

Censoring happens.

2018-10-11 at 8:03am

Lump Sum and LOA

Contact your program if you are uncertain.

2018-10-01 at 10:45am

Yet Another Association Grievance

Vacation is not mandatory, but a separately negotiated benefit.

2018-09-18 at 8:01am

Cell Phone Stipend Grievance

An Association grievance has been filed.

2018-09-10 at 8:16am

Employment Verification for Loan Forgiveness

Shared Services Center can help you with PSLF.

2018-08-31 at 8:54am

National Accrediting Body and Time Away From Training

Why you need to know this information.

2018-08-24 at 5:05am

Meal Reimbursement Amounts

Know the current rates and if you qualify.

2018-08-07 at 9:22am

Free Medical Society Membership

The Washtenaw County Medical Society offers house officers free memberships to the Michigan State Medical Society and Washtenaw County Medical Society.

2018-07-19 at 10:00am

Parking Lot Fill Times

Parking options for House Officers.

2018-07-18 at 11:27am

VA Meal Allowances

Post settlement, here's what you need to know.

2018-07-18 at 8:00am

Grievances and Unfair Labor Practices (ULP's)

What triggers the union to file?

2018-06-29 at 8:08am

New Email Address Robin@hoaumich.org

A message from the Executive Director.

2018-06-29 at 7:07am

Cell Phone Stipend Requirement

Remember to turn in your forms!

2018-06-27 at 4:33pm

TEMPORARY EXPANDED PSLF

Public Service Loan Forgiveness - oppertunity now available!

2018-05-29 at 1:41pm

HOA Forced to Withdraw Grievances

Back Holiday Pay and approved Holiday Pay Substitution grievances will be withdrawn.

2018-05-23 at 3:24pm

Resolution of Holiday Pay Grievances

Those owed for Holiday Pay will tentatively receive their corrected amounts in May/June payroll.

2018-05-23 at 12:23pm

New Maternity Leave Language

Specific C-Section language has been agreed to.

2018-04-03 at 11:00am

HOA Housing Website

Buying, selling, or looking for a roommate?

2018-03-29 at 10:21am

Malpractice Claims at the VA

What you should do if named in a suit or reported.

2018-03-14 at 3:03pm

Pregnancy Discrimination

What you need to know.

2018-03-08 at 2:10pm

In-service Training Exam

These count toward your duty hour totals!

2018-02-14 at 10:58am

Working with Work Connections

What your provider needs to provide and why.

2018-01-24 at 11:23am

Direct Dealing over Holiday Pay

All HO's are eligible to submit.

2018-01-18 at 11:34am

Holiday Pay Substitutions

These can change from year to year.

2018-01-11 at 1:05pm

FML, Sick Leave, Vacation

Time away from training can be complicated.

2017-12-19 at 12:00pm

Sleep and Shower in UH

When going home isn't an option...

2017-12-14 at 12:12pm

New LOA Form

A form specifically for HO's.

2017-12-07 at 8:57am

The Intent Behind Secondary Care Giver Leave

Does this extend my training?

2017-11-14 at 11:10am

Free Student Loan Counseling

The Medical School Financial Aid Office will help you.

2017-11-14 at 6:16am

AirWatch

What the employer does not collect on your devices.

2017-11-10 at 11:13am

Additional Service Requirements

You have a voice when changes are considered.

2017-10-16 at 2:07pm

Suicide Awareness

The Crisis Text Line is available 24/7/365.

2017-09-25 at 11:02am

CBA Available on HOA Website

The final version has been posted.

2017-09-19 at 12:13pm

HO Mental Health Program

Discreet care is there when you need it.

2017-09-14 at 12:25pm

Compliance Hotline (866) 990-0111

Reporting clinical issues.

2017-08-24 at 2:35pm

Disruptive and Deceiving Pages

What is being done about this?

2017-08-24 at 9:55am

T32 Grant Taxes

Helpful guidance on how to navigate the tax implications.

2017-08-10 at 1:20pm

Fellows and the CBA

All the provisions are guaranteed.

2017-07-18 at 2:55pm

Parking Vouchers for P3

Do not pay out of pocket.

2017-07-14 at 12:03pm

New Secondary Care Provider Leave

Details from the new Agreement.

2017-07-06 at 3:00pm

What Your Dues Pay For

Membership form link is included.

2017-05-24 at 8:12am

Stolen Laptop and HIPPA $2.5 Billion Dollar Fine

When your job requires you to use a laptop, make sure the device is issued by Michigan Medicine and encrypted.

2017-04-27 at 4:33pm

HOA Lounge

What to do when repairs are needed.

2017-04-01 at 3:23pm

Avoiding AirWatch

Consider the Cisco VPN from your personal laptop.

2017-03-30 at 10:02am

New Antennas

Health System Information Systems has upgraded signal strength.

2017-03-14 at 12:14pm

Is your Pager worn out?

Do you know the process for getting it replaced?

2017-02-17 at 2:31pm

Hostile Work Environment

What constitutes a hostile environment?

2017-01-20 at 1:27pm

Parking Safety

Speak up, especially when your safety is at risk!

2017-01-20 at 1:00pm

Michigan’s One-party Consent Rule

Recording conversations of which you are a participant.

2017-01-20 at 6:05am

Teaching Hospital Faculty Compensation Data

Compensation tables based on academic title.

2016-12-20 at 9:18am

Accessing Family Medical Records

Be proactive in getting the proper authorizations.

2016-10-07 at 9:39am

EPCS Liaison List For DUO

Who is your contact?

2016-08-11 at 2:27pm

Bargaining Unit to be Clarified

Fellows which were excluded from the bargaining unit may be HOA members in a few months.

2016-07-31 at 3:35am

Did You Know?

Vacation days are not release days.

2016-07-15 at 3:24pm

Double Trouble

The Duo "dongle" can be returned for a FULL refund.

2016-07-15 at 12:32pm

GET HELP!

Medical School Information Systems has walk-in locations.

2016-06-24 at 7:31am

Discounts and Deals

Savings through your employee Mcard.

2016-06-01 at 2:01pm

Judgment for HOA

An arbitration ruling has been conveyed to the University/HOA.

2016-04-14 at 1:34pm

Moonlighting Madness

Moonlighting and the Agreement, what you need to know.

2016-02-18 at 1:23pm

Student Loan Servicer Contacts

Quick Access to providers.

2016-01-13 at 3:02pm

Wall Street Express

Shuttle from Wall Street runs every 11 minutes.

2016-01-05 at 4:21pm

Security Breach

You may have received a letter from the Office of Personnel Management.

2015-12-21 at 1:05pm

What To Do When P3 Is Full

Those with the 24 Hour Access and a Blue AVI have access to the upper floors.

2015-11-10 at 2:27pm

Blue Bucks a.k.a. Meal Allowance/Reimbursement

Reminder, use it or lose it!

2015-11-10 at 9:41am

Discretionary Supplemental Payments

Did you know?

2015-10-29 at 1:00pm

Travel Reimbursement

You qualify if more than 15 miles round trip from UH.

2015-10-29 at 12:26pm

Sending a Secure Email

How do I secure sensitive emails that I send to colleagues outside the University?

2015-08-20 at 10:51am

House Officer Pay Scale

Are you getting paid at the appropriate rate?

2015-08-14 at 12:04pm

A Message From the House Officer Diversity Network

Please consider getting involved.

2015-07-29 at 11:00am

HO Discipline and Your Rights

HO Discipline and what it means for you.

2015-07-29 at 10:26am

Safe Injection Practice

A Needle Stick is an EMERGENCY!

2015-07-13 at 11:24am

Main Medical Campus HO Parking

Information to help you navigate your work schedule.

2015-06-18 at 1:35pm

Retruning Your AVI

Please read carefully.

2015-06-11 at 12:48pm

When You Are Sick

Sick days are not vacation days.

2015-06-02 at 10:11am

Clinical Lecturer Offer Letter Checklist

What should my offer letter look like? Do I need COBRA?

2015-05-26 at 7:23pm

Up to Date Mobile App

Don't miss out on Up to Date Anywhere.

2015-03-16 at 12:00am

As You Exit the University

COBRA, liability coverage, and selling your home.

2015-03-13 at 11:32am

HOA Housing Site Gets An Upgrade

Match Day is fast approaching.

2015-02-09 at 11:04am

When You Park in P2

Exiting P2 just got easier.

2015-01-27 at 6:51pm

Holidays and Vacation Days

These are 2 separately negotiated benefits.

2015-01-09 at 1:00pm

OHEI Diversity Network

The Office for Health Equity and Inclusion is seeking participants for the Diversity Network.

2014-11-19 at 11:00am

House Officer Call Rooms

What you need to know and who you should contact.

2014-10-10 at 10:16am

Need A Charge?

If your battery is running low, we can help.

2014-10-10 at 10:10am

White Coat Cleaning

White Coats Not So White?

2014-08-11 at 11:02am

Parking Memorandum of Understanding

So when do I qualify for a P2 parking voucher? When should I use the valet?

2014-08-08 at 12:06pm

HO Lounge

When visiting the HO Lounge, some things to consider...

2014-07-23 at 11:01am

Wolverine Access and Payroll

Who to call when you can't log in.

2014-07-21 at 2:08pm

Holiday Pay Details

You can substitute 2 alternative days in place of a holiday.

2014-07-20 at 1:58am

House Officer Mental Health Program

How do I schedule an appointment?

2014-06-24 at 9:53am

Reappointment Letters

Check Your HO Level for Accuracy

2014-06-05 at 12:06pm

HOA Housing Site

Looking to sell or rent the place you own?

2014-05-08 at 12:05pm

Constitution Amended, President-Elect Appointed

Dr. Josh Glazer will guide the HOA beginning July 1.

2014-04-29 at 12:00pm

Managing Student Loans

So what's the big deal about managing student loans?

2014-03-24 at 1:40pm

Additional Disability Coverage for Residents and Fellows

Another option for those HOA members who are planning on being here for an extended period.

2014-01-28 at 3:10pm

HO White Coats

White coats should be laundered frequently.

2014-01-27 at 11:21am

P3 Parking Violations

Your access could be terminated.

2013-12-20 at 3:20pm

Office of Health Equity and Inclusion

Open Letter to House Officers

2013-12-06 at 10:00am

Settlement Agreement Reached

GME, HR, and HOA come to terms

2013-11-18 at 12:25pm

Access to MDConsult Ending, Replaced with Clinical Key

The Health System's access to MDConsult will be shut down Thursday September 5th.

2013-09-04 at 1:40pm

Check Your Check

Make sure your compensation and deductions are accurate.

2013-07-31 at 8:43am

House Officer Parking

Vouchers are available from your program coordinator.

2013-07-03 at 9:05am

Settlement Agreement Reached

Depletion of the Bargaining Unit

2013-06-10 at 10:51am

Free Taxi Available

When Fatigue is an Issue Call Public Safety (734) 763-1131

2013-05-01 at 10:37am

Lunch and Learn: Disability Insurance

Grab a sandwich in the HOA lounge, Friday June 14, and get your questions about disability insurance answered.

2013-04-15 at 4:01pm

HOA Social Bar Night

Conor O'Neill's is the place to be on May 2!

2013-04-11 at 1:54pm

2-Day Lean Healthcare Experience

A note from the Michigan Quality System team, inviting house officers to a 2-day Lean Healthcare course. Sessions available in May (28th - 29th) and June (25th - 26th).

2013-04-10 at 8:31am

House Officer Wanted: Safety of Enteral Fluid Delivery Task Force

A new subcommittee is looking for a surgery house officer to join its ranks.

2013-03-29 at 2:11pm

Feedback Wanted on Clinical Key, Win Amazon Gift Card

Take a very short survey about ClinicalKey and be entered to win. Survey closes April 3rd at 3pm.

2013-03-27 at 3:11pm

Housing Website Update

The first round of improvements to housing website are completed, with more on their way.

2013-03-27 at 3:29am

Want to improve MiChart training?

House Officer volunteers needed to help refine outpatient MiChart training

2013-03-01 at 6:30am

New Clinical Home Page Launches March 1

2013-02-26 at 8:48am

iOS 6.1.2 Released Today, Fixes Security Issue

House officers with devices running iOS should upgrade.

2013-02-20 at 2:49am

MD Consult No Longer Updated, Try Clinical Key

Clinical Key is now available for you to evaluate.

2013-02-04 at 10:08am

Keep MiChart lab results going only to attendings

(But only if you want/need to)

2013-01-30 at 10:05am

HOA Housing Website

List your house before match day.

2013-01-30 at 9:34am

Lunch and Learn: Disability Insurance

Grab a sandwich and get your questions about disability insurance answered.

2013-01-30 at 9:12am

Christmas Eve Luncheon

A buffet luncheon is planned for house officers working on December 24th.

2012-12-20 at 12:19pm

Holiday Pay Reminder

If you are scheduled to work on a holiday, make sure you get holiday pay. There is no minimum time requirement to receive holiday pay.

2012-12-20 at 11:37am

Leave of Absence Forms

What you need to do when you are unable to continue working.

2012-12-20 at 11:00am

Kids Kare at Home

Registration for the Kids Kare at Home 2013 program is now open.

2012-11-30 at 10:55am

Wilderness Medicine Opportunity

Registration is now open for the Winter Wilderness Medicine Symposium January 19, 2013 in Hartland, Michigan hosted by the University of Michigan Department of Emergency Medicine.

2012-11-30 at 9:04am

Changes in CareWeb DC Navigator

There are changes to the Discharge Reports and the Medication Reconciliation steps of the Discharge Navigator, effective Nov 28 2012.

2012-11-29 at 11:31am

Last Week for Open Enrollment

Make changes to your benefits by Friday, Nov. 2nd

2012-10-29 at 9:54am

After UM-CareLink Upgrade

You must temporarily have a core image computer to remotely access UM-CareLink, loaner laptops are available.

2012-10-29 at 9:53am

UM-CARELINK - Version 5.5

New look for CareLink

2012-10-19 at 12:28pm

Eat, Drink, VOTE

HOA Membership Meeting in Danto Auditorium

2012-09-13 at 2:30pm

Lunch and Learn

Confused about your options when it come to disability insurance?

2012-09-13 at 2:29pm

Clinical Home Page: Feedback Wanted

Ever wished you could change something on the clinical home page? Now is your chance.

2012-09-10 at 11:59am

HOA Board Hires New IT Coordinator

Look for continued improvement of the HOA website.

2012-08-22 at 2:05pm

Keep Your Personal Information Private

How to opt out of publishing your information in the U of M Directory.

2012-08-20 at 1:13pm

Now Offering Notary Services to House Officers

Bring your documents to the office inside the HOA lounge to get them notarized.

2012-08-20 at 12:00pm

Read MiChart-update e-mails

One-stop source for daily updates during Go-Live

2012-08-14 at 7:22am

July 26 Job Fair

Michigan Medical Jobs

2012-07-24 at 10:14am

Tenants and Landlords

Questions about renting in Michigan? This guide may help.

2012-07-13 at 4:18pm

Access Granted

Supply Rooms

2012-07-09 at 10:30am

9th Floor Gym

Open to all House Officers

2012-06-26 at 4:25pm

Call Room Contacts

Who To Call WhenYour Call Room Needs Attention!

2012-06-08 at 8:45am

CareWeb and CareLink Changes on June 13

Support Available for CareWeb and CareLink Changes

2012-06-04 at 2:10pm

Parking Memorandum of Understanding

Contract Reflects Change

2012-05-22 at 9:10pm

HOA Announces New Board

Unopposed Slate for 2012-2013

2012-05-02 at 1:25pm

P3: Getting Out of the Gate

Numbers to Call if You're Stuck

2012-05-02 at 1:15pm

HOA Mission Statement

2012-04-26 at 5:22pm

HOA Board elections in early May

Nominations due April 30th

2012-04-26 at 5:21pm

HOA 2012 Survey Completed

Thank you!!! Remember the drawing!

2012-04-23 at 10:37pm

Housing website upgrade

Realtor access granted

2012-04-04 at 10:15am

What should I do with my student loans?

HOA sponsoring presentation on March 8

2012-03-05 at 12:59pm

WANTED: Buyers, Sellers, Renters, and Roomies

Housing Added to HOA Website

2012-03-05 at 6:17am

VA

Get involved!

2012-02-01 at 10:13am

Getting to your car or home safely, late at night or when fatigued

Know your options

2012-01-31 at 10:16pm

Access to UMHS from parking lots near medical school

2012-01-31 at 10:06pm

What is the House Officer Mental Health Program?

The House Officer Mental Health Program is an independent program designed specifically for House Officers. Total confidentiality is guaranteed.

2012-01-31 at 8:52pm

HO Call Rooms vs. Med Student Call Rooms

Please keep them separate

2012-01-22 at 11:12pm

Holidays and Your Pay

Get paid for being on-call New Years

2011-12-31 at 11:53am