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Salary (Article 35)
Resident Physicians shall advance to the next pay level upon completion of twelve (12) months of service in an Alberta residency training program at each pay level.
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Resident Physicians shall advance to the next pay level upon completion of twelve (12) months of service in an Alberta residency training program at each pay level. For example, if a resident takes a leave of absence for two blocks, they will be off cycle and complete their year in Block three of the new academic year. The salary change will take effect when they complete their Program Year.
A Resident Physician who transfers into another program shall not have their Pay Level reduced.
When a Resident Physician transfers to a new program, the Resident Physician shall advance to the next pay level in accordance with Article 35.01(a). However, once the maximum pay level for the new program is reached, no further advancement will occur.
All Resident Physicians shall receive one (1) taxable Practice Stipend for each year of active residency training. This stipend is paid as part of the first paycheque in September of each year. The amount of the stipend is one thousand five hundred dollars ($1,500.00).