MSTP Incoming Class FAQ
New UW MSTP student have many common questions. Answers to the most commonly asked questions of new MSTP students are documented below.
Frequent Questions of newly-accepted applicants into the UW MSTP
What is you current stipend level?
Current 2009-2010 stipend rates are as follows:
Med years 1-2: $2150/month
Med years 3-4 and Grad: $2278/month. Stipend rates are adjusted annually for cost-of-living every year on July 1st; generally stipends increase by approximately 3%.
What kind of health insurance will I receive?
You will have the opportunity to enroll in the UW's Graduate Appointee Insurance Plan (GAIP) for your medical/dental/vision insurance needs. Monthly coverage for MSTP students is covered at no cost to you. Your coverage will start July 1st; sign-up is usually approximately June 16-30. The MSTP office will notifiy you of the dates and how to sign-up.
What about your Program's record of residency matches?
The last few years of MSTP residency match lists are available here. Older records are available; if you wish older information, please contact the MSTP office.
Frequent Questions of UW MSTP matriculants during their first quarter in Seattle
When do we get paid?
All UW employees are paid on the 10th and 25th of the month. If payday falls on a Saturday, we are paid on Friday; if payday falls on a Sunday, we are paid on Monday. If the 10th or 25th is a holiday, we are generally paid a day later (though that varies).
How do I tell what has been deducted from my paycheck?
Consult your pay stub in Employee Self-Service.
No taxes have been deducted from my paycheck, even though I filled out a W-4. What's going on?
Generally speaking, little if any money will be withheld from your paychecks when you are in the medical school portion of your studies. The only way to check and see what is being withheld is to check your pay stub. However, the IRS still wants its share. Details about taxes as an MSTP student are available here.