Salary & Benefits

Effective July 1, 2022

Resident Salary

Residents are paid according to their level of training.

• PGY1 - $63,900
• PGY2 - $66,400
• PGY3 - $69,000
• PGY4 - $71,400
• PGY5 - $73,800

Benefits

• Educational Stipend: $1,000. The educational stipend may be used towards study materials, books, journals, COMLEX3; MKSAP; Board Travel; professional memberships; board exam while in training.
• Paid Time-Off: 20 days
• Memberships: GME pays/reimburses for one program specific membership determined by the program director.
• Medical/Dental/Vision Health Insurance: Coverage as provided in the UH hospital specific Employee Benefit Plan (bi-weekly premiums).
• Lab Coats: Two (2) lab coats provided with embroidery
• Laundry: Lab coats and hospital scrubs are sent out for laundering by the hospital.
• BLS, ACLS. ATLS, PALS: UH RQI Only
• Professional Liability Insurance: Provided by UHCC. Coverage is limited to activities within the parameters of the training program.
• Board Review Course: Cost of registration reimbursed by GME one time during your residency. May use stipend for Travel per UH Travel policy.
• Training Certificate: Training Certificate expense will be reimbursed.
• Research Project Presentation: If you are selected for a poster or paper presentation and, subject to the approval of the Program Director and DIO, the Resident will be reimbursed for up to $1,000 for the registration & travel subject to the UH policies for reimbursable travel & expense.
• Parking: Free on-site (rotations may charge)
• On-call Meal Allowance: Subject to the program’s on-call schedule
• Resident Wellness: All residents have access to University Hospitals Employee Wellness Program and Employee Assistance Program.