Stipend & Benefits
Resident Salaries 2026-2027
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 $70,190.38
R2 $72,826.15
R3 $75,886.28
R4 $79,540.72
R5 $83,423.82
Benefits at a Glance
Choose Well provides support for your health and well-being journey, including:
Health & Insurance: Free basic life, disability, and well-being programs. Medical, dental, vision, FSAs, and optional add-ons like pet, legal, and identity insurance.
Well-being Program: Incentives up to $700 (HRA/HSA plans), daily wellness tools, and loan forgiveness resources.
Retirement: 401(k) with employer contributions; auto-enroll ~45 days post-hire.
Time Off: Up to 200 hours/year, 6 weeks paid parental leave, and short-term disability coverage.
Enrollment: Complete within 30 days of hire to receive full benefits via CaregiverServicePortal.org.
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
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
Program specific sick days vary from 5 days, dependent on the program, per academic year. Sick days may roll over to the following academic year but are not able to be compensated.
Mental Health Resources
- All residents, faculty, and staff have access have access to virtual and in-person counseling services
Resident Perks
Annual meal stipend
Wellness half-days
Free parking at hospitals/clinic
Custom Embroidered white coats