Benefits may vary from program to program. Candidates/Residents in any program should clarify their specific benefits with the program coordinator.
Salary *
The pay schedule for AY2023-2024 is:
- PGY-1: $59,740
- PGY-2: $60,770
- PGY-3: $61,800
- PGY-4: $62,830
- PGY-5: $63,000
- PGY-6: $64,000
* residents are paid the first of each month
Insurance
- Medical insurance coverage provided for resident with no premium (may add dependents as applicable)
- Dental coverage provided for resident with no premium
- Life insurance
- Disability insurance
- Accidental death and dismemberment
- Professional liability insurance
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Vacation, Sick Leave and Holidays
- Vacation: 12 days per academic year (accrue 8 hours each month; available to take after 6 months of employment)
- Sick leave: 12 days per year (accrue 8 hours each month)
- Holidays: Clinics are closed on holidays. Other observed holidays are specific to program and rotation. Holidays worked will be compensated in most cases.
- Floating Holidays: Up to 7 days per fiscal year (available September 1 of each year) to be used however you choose. (Residents may use floating holidays during the 6-month ‘probation’ period in which vacation days are accruing, but cannot yet be used.)
Educational *
- Laptop computer during residency
- Pub Med and Up-To-Date provided by HSC
- Registration paid for applicable certification courses (ex. ACLS)
- Funds available up to $500 toward Step 3 or COMLEX 3 exam
- Funds available up to $700 toward Texas Medical License
- Funds available up to $500 per academic year for books and other approved educational resources
* May not apply to all programs. Please clarify with program coordinator.
Miscellaneous *
- Pension/profit sharing plan
- Free resident parking at most hospitals
- Complimentary access to workout facility
- Personalized lab coats and/or scrubs
* May not apply to all programs. Please clarify with program coordinator.
Moonlighting
- With program director approval, moonlighting opportunities are available to residents who have obtained a Texas Medical Board license.