Salary & Benefits
Summary of Resident Benefits and Stipends
- Free covered garage parking at UMC and Covenant Health System
- Employer-sponsored individual health and dental insurance at no cost to the resident. Residents can add additional family members at a low cost.
- Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
- Short and long-term disability
- Paid time off per year
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- PGY 1 & 2 receive 15 days’ vacation, 12 days sick time
- PGY 3 & 4 receive 20 days’ vacation, 12 days sick time
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- NOTE: Sick days only carry over annually
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- Educational leave – (5 working days)
- Workers’ Compensation Insurance
- Professional Liability Insurance
- Annual professional development funds
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- Books, software, journals
- CME
- Conference attendance
- Exams
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- Department-sponsored board review materials
- Financial support for board exam
- Monthly meal card allotment at UMC
- Department financial support for research and publications
- Annual in-training exam
- ACLS renewals (every two years)
- Department sponsored lab coats
AAMC Annual Resident/Fellow Stipend (Southern Region)
| Year of Training | Institution Count | Mean Stipend | Ìð¹ÏÊÓƵ Comparison |
| PGY1 | 35 | $55,691 | $63,725 |
| PGY2 | 35 | $57,537 | $65,166 |
| PGY3 | 34 | $59,518 | $67,223 |
| PGY4 | 31 | $62,164 | $70,284 |
| PGY5 | 29 | $64,870 | $72,370 |
For more information regarding benefits for house staff, please visit here.