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GME Trainee Perks

Waterfalls near Chattanooga 

  Consumer Offers

  • Discounts on AT&T Wireless products and services (contact the carrier for details)
  • Discounts on Sprint / Nextel Corporation products and services (contact the carrier for details)
  • Discounts on Verizon Wireless products and services (contact the carrier for details)
  • Discounts on Dell and Apple Computers through those companies
  • Discounts on Computers, Software, and Accessories purchased through the UT Knoxville main campus Computer Store, VolTech shop
  • Discounts on UTK Software downloads that may be available for your personal computers at zero or discounted costs as long as you are an employee of the University:  https://webapps.utk.edu/oit/softwaredistribution/ 
  • Discounts on Erlanger eKids Childcare Services:  UT Residents/Fellows are eligible for Erlanger employee rates for childcare if space is available
  • Discounts (20%) on regular priced floral arrangements and gifts via From You Flowers - To receive the discount, use code 36B at checkout
  • Discounts at retail Staples locations by registering with Staples Special Services for UT.  If you have additional questions, you can get in touch with the UT Contact, Heather Walker at 865.247.7226 or Heather.walker@staples.com

Entertainment and Vacation

  • Tennessee State Park Discount on Lodging and Camping 
  • Tennessee State Parks (50 state park locations)
  • Lookout Mountain / Rock City / Ruby Falls, Chattanooga, TNOAR (Outdoor Adventure Rafting), Chattanooga, TN (always confirm with the venue prior to assuming discount availability)
  • Park Vista Resort Hotel, Gatlinburg, TN (always confirm with the venue prior to assuming discount availability)
  • Pigeon Forge, TN Value Card available at no charge (always confirm with the venue prior to assuming discount availability)
  • Deals on  Admission to Orlando Theme Parks through Affordable Travel of Orlando .  This company offers UT employees discounts on tickets and travel packages at Disney World, Universal Studios, Sea World, Discovery Bay and Aquatica.   Employees should use registration code TENNESSEE to receive discounts.  Additional questions can be directed to 888.632.1103.

  Health and Wellness

Well-Being webpage
UT GME Advocate/Counselor (FT, Onsite Counselor -- Lucy White, MEd, LPC-MHSP -- for Residents, Fellows, Students, Faculty, and       
     Administrative Staff)
LifeBridge Chattanooga Physician Well-Being Initiative  (all sessions are confidential and at no charge)
GME Institutional Well-Being Policy
Resident Support Services Policy
UTC Aquatic and Recreation Center (ARC) Membership Discount of $20 per month for our UT GME Trainees (instead of $40 per month).

Erlanger ExpressCare offers employee health services for exposures occurring within Erlanger (initial testing and referrals).  Other services are available at charges that may be covered by GME Health Insurance or State of Tennessee Workers Compensation.  Some of the many services included are:

        • Worker’s Compensation injury assessment and treatment (initial assessment at no charge for each exposure)
        • Pre-employment TB skin tests covered at no charge to Residents and Fellows.
        • Pre-employment Mask Fit Testing covered at no charge to Residents and Fellows.
        • Pre-employment physicals are available for a cash charge of $65 to Residents and Fellows.
        • Initial Immunization screenings for pre-employment at no charge.  Tests for certain communicable infectious diseases are available at no charge.  Residents and Fellows will be charged for needed immunizations at a small fee.
        • Annual influenza vaccinations and COVID-19 vaccinations are available for Residents and Fellows at no charge.
        • Return to work assessments when related to on the job injuries and exposures.

  Transportation

Rental Car Discounts for personal travel are available to Residents and Fellows from Enterprise Rent-A-Car and National Car Rentals via the UT Concur booking tool at https://finance.tennessee.edu/travel..

   Other Convenience Discounts

Starbucks in the Erlanger Medical Mall accepts the Resident/Fellow Meal Card.
Erlanger Baroness Bistro Café  -- the main Erlanger Cafeteria including Chick-Fil-A and Subway options -- accepts the Resident/Fellow Meal Card.
Erlanger/Sodexo "Vickey" machines -- we are working to have those available in key Resident Call areas and hope to make them  accessible via your Sodexo Meal Cards.
Snacks and frozen meal options are available within several Resident/Fellow Call and Lounge areas.

May 24, 2024