Travel Stipends

Title: Travel Stipend Policy

Purpose: To describe the rules and procedures concerning resident stipends for travel. 

Responsible Parties: Faculty and Residents of the UPSOM Department of Ophthalmology

Policy
Residents will be reimbursed for eligible expenses incurred while engaged in certain approved educational activities.
Eligible activities and the reimbursable amounts include

• Presentation at a national meeting - $750
• The PGY-3 off site review course - $500
• The New Mexico Rotation - $2300

Eligible expenses include

• Gas
• Meals while travelling
  • $15 breakfast
  • $35 dinner
• Transportation
  • Rental car or taxis
  • Airfare
  • Baggage fees
• Lodging

Per UPMC Policy all travel and lodging must be arranged through UPMC’s travel agent. Please check with the program coordinator for details.