September 2022
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Physicians for Human Rights Elective
An opportunity from the Residents and Fellows for Global Health Equity. Applications are due November 30, 2022.
2022-09-20 at 5:10pm
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Construction in P3 is Wrapping up!
Some Blue spaces will be closed Monday 9/26 through Friday 9/30.
2022-09-20 at 5:00pm
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Rally at the Regents [CANCELED]
Support the Nurses Union on Thursday, Sept 22 at 3pm.
2022-09-19 at 1:00pm
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And the Survey says...
Thank you for your responses!
2022-09-12 at 2:00pm
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Trusted Financial Services
A financial services voluntary benefit is offered to house offers by Hantz Group.
2022-09-12 at 10:00am
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New Agreement for Paid Caregiver Leave
A memorandum of understanding (MOU).
2022-09-12 at 8:15am
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Supporting Our Nurses
The HOA's position on a work stoppage.
2022-09-03 at 6:01am
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Michigan's Law on Recording Conversations
As a participant, you have the right to record.
2022-09-02 at 3:33pm
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Disability Insurance September 16
Flynn Benefits will be in the HOA's lounge (UH2F210) between 11am and 1pm on September 16.
2022-09-01 at 7:00am
August 2022
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Pregnancy Discrimination
What you need to know.
2022-08-20 at 11:10am
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HOA Wins Arbitration
You must be paid in a timely manner when you work a holiday!
2022-08-18 at 6:57am
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New Union Seeks Recognition
UMMAP Diagnostic Imaging (DI) Unit
2022-08-13 at 1:01pm
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Final P3 Structure Repairs
P3 Parking Structure Repair Project Punch List, Beginning Monday, 8/22
2022-08-12 at 5:00pm
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The Ask???
What to say when your PD asks you to take on more and more responsibility without additional compensation.
2022-08-12 at 8:00am
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Short-term Disability Insurance
In case you didn't know, you do have it.
2022-08-03 at 9:02am
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Why Paying Dues is Important
Stronger together!
2022-08-03 at 8:00am
July 2022
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Feeling Used and Abused
Resident frustrations continue to mount.
2022-07-22 at 5:02pm
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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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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.
2022-07-11 at 9:00am
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Scheduling Into Vacation
This is a contract violation.
2022-07-11 at 8:29am
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VA Remote Access
Don't let your access lapse.
2022-07-06 at 11:45am
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When Holidays Fall on Weekends -
A "how to" guide for submitting substitute dates for Holiday Pay in 2022.
2022-07-01 at 7:29am
June 2022
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HO Lounge
When visiting the HOA's Lounge, some things to consider...
2022-06-27 at 11:01am
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Cafeteria Complaints
Less than appetizing options, we hear you!
2022-06-14 at 1:18pm
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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
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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.
2022-06-13 at 10:00am
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Primary Care Appointments for House Officers
Who is taking new patients?
2022-06-06 at 8:38am
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Overflow Sleep Space in Taubman
The overflow sleep space for House Officers has been moved to Taubman.
2022-06-06 at 8:00am
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Physician Scientists Unite!
Join the community of physician scientists.
2022-06-01 at 9:46am
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New HOA Board
We are pleased to announce the 2022-2023 HOA Board.
2022-06-01 at 8:00am
May 2022
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Preventative Care and Personal Days
There are separate provisions for a Preventative Care day and a Personal day.
2022-05-31 at 12:14pm
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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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New Home?
Remember to update your address.
2022-05-26 at 7:46am
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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!
2022-05-26 at 6:15am
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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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Employment of Verification
Shared Services Center can help you.
2022-05-18 at 8:54am
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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
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Debt Management Counseling
Schedule an appointment with the Medical School Financial Aid Office.
2022-05-02 at 7:01am
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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Please Sign Voter Registration Petition
Help bring registration on-site for employees and patients.
2022-04-21 at 8:07am
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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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T32 Grant Taxes
Helpful guidance on how to navigate the tax implications.
2022-04-05 at 7:20am
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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
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Parking is Strictly Enforced
Know the violations so you can avoid a costly ticket!
2022-04-04 at 12:08pm
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Needlesticks
What should you do?
2022-04-01 at 1:44pm
March 2022
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Protections for Pregnant and Postpartum Residents
Scheduling basics.
2022-03-18 at 1:00pm
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An Opportunity to Give
A tragic diagnosis hits a past member and his family.
2022-03-16 at 7:37am
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Reporting Clinical and Educational Work Hours
Make sure you are accurately reporting your hours.
2022-03-01 at 11:03am
February 2022
January 2022
December 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.
2021-12-10 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
October 2021
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Holiday Pay Substitution
Make sure you have your schedule when making the substitution.
2021-10-27 at 8:47am
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Paid Benefits When Transitioning to Faculty
Avoid any break in service.
2021-10-20 at 12:09pm
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Booster Shots
COVID-19 vaccines remain available to House Officer via OHS, including boosters.
2021-10-05 at 8:00am
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Religious Observances
When to request time off.
2021-10-01 at 8:12am
September 2021
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February 2021
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Mike the Mover
Special rates for House Officers.
2021-02-25 at 11:00am
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Sleep and Shower in UH
When going home isn't an option...
2021-02-11 at 12:12pm
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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.
2021-02-08 at 7:30am
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Scrutinize Your Paystub
Why periodic review is a good thing.
2021-02-01 at 4:00pm
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Too Tired to Drive Home?
Taxi, Lyft, and Uber
2021-02-01 at 7:36am
January 2021
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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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Job Duties
Unsure about a task, just ask.
2021-01-14 at 11:12am
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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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Your Mental Health
There is a program for you.
2021-01-01 at 10:00am
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Scrutinize Appointment Documents
You could be hurting yourself.
2021-01-01 at 8:30am
December 2020
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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
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In-service Training Exams
These count toward your educational and work 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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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
