Graduate Medical Education – Salary and Benefits

Resident Salaries 2024-2025

Salary levels are established annually by the Graduate Medical Education Committee and are the same for all residents. Cost of living adjustments are made each year based on rate of inflation.

Year        Salary

R1                    $66,162

R2                   $68,646

R3                   $71,531

R4                   $74,975

R5                   $78,635

Vacation

  • 20 days vacation for R1s, R2, R3 and R4’s.
  • Vacation time is pro-rated if a resident works less than full time.

  • Weekends are not counted as vacation days.

  • Vacation expires at the end of each training year.

Education Materials

  • Categorical residents receive $1,000 over the course of residency education to purchase educational material. 
  • Residents in one year programs receive $ 500 over the course of their educational program year.
  • PGY5 Fellows get $250 over the course of their educational program year.

 Certifications

  • BLS

  • ACLS certification

  • USMLE Step III or COMLEX III exam

  • Other certifications may be paid for depending on program

Benefits at a Glance

Insurance

Insurance is provided through Providence Health and Services. 

Three plans are available so that health/vision/dental insurance can be customized for resident and their family’s needs.

  • Basic Life and AD&D Insurance (2x salary) free to resident with additional coverage available for purchase

  • Long Term Disability free to resident with additional coverage available for purchase

  • Variety of retirement plans

  • Professional Liability Insurance

Sick Leave

  • 5 days per academic year, which may carry forward max. 40 hours, but is not compensable at the end of your program.

Mental Health Resources

Resident Perks

  • Meal stipend varies by year and program

  • Free parking at hospitals/clinic

  • Custom Embroidered white coats