Residency - Moving Expenses

[IMDKTR]

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Hello Everyone!

I have begun planning the months leading up to residency and am realizing that the likely cross-country move pre-intern year will be quite expensive. This is probably a long shot, but do internal medicine programs typically offer a moving stipend?

Happy New Year!

 

[keindo]

Hello Everyone!

I have begun planning the months leading up to residency and am realizing that the likely cross-country move pre-intern year will be quite expensive. This is probably a long shot, but do internal medicine programs typically offer a moving stipend?

Happy New Year!

Nope. Sorry.

 

[P Diddy]

Nope. Sorry.

Some do, to the tune of 3K (takes not included). You get it in a later paycheck.

p diddy

 

[keindo]

Some do, to the tune of 3K (takes not included). You get it in a later paycheck.

p diddy

Very rarely, no? And mostly community programs? I would advise OP not to depend on it if you're asking for the purpose of financial planning.

 

[jdh71]

Most programs will not reimburse any moving expenses.

If you are thinking about using a full-service mover, please make sure you pay attention to http://www.movingscam.com/

Don't use a moving "broker". Don't pay a deposit. Get an "in-house" estimate.

ABF Upack, usually the most bang for you buck, and much better customer service than PODS

 

[IM2GI]

Hello Everyone!

I have begun planning the months leading up to residency and am realizing that the likely cross-country move pre-intern year will be quite expensive. This is probably a long shot, but do internal medicine programs typically offer a moving stipend?

Happy New Year!

This is not at all common and I doubt any top 50 program does. However, there are tax implications:

http://www.irs.gov/taxtopics/tc455.html

 

[diphenyl]

There are specific loan programs for starting residency that can be used for moving expenses.