Benefits & Perks

Stipends

Residents and Fellows are paid according to their level of training. The stipends, as of July 1, 2024:

PGY 1: $65,817
PGY 2: $68,392
PGY 3: $71,070
PGY 4: $73,542
PGY 5: $76,014
PGY 6: $78,692
PGY 7: $80,958

Benefits

• Educational Stipend: Every program offers an educational stipend. The educational stipend may be used towards study materials, books, journals, professional memberships. Ask your program coordinator for details.
• Paid Time-Off: at least 20 days off
• Medical/Dental/Vision Health Insurance: Coverage as provided in the UH hospital specific Employee Benefit Plan (bi-weekly premiums).
• Reproductive services including IVF, egg and embryo freezing, sperm extraction, and vasectomy reversal are covered at 50% with a lifetime max of $30,000 for medical fees and $15,000 for prescription costs.
• 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 the hospital. Coverage is limited to activities within the parameters of the training program.
• Research Project Presentation: If you are selected for a poster or paper presentation with the approval of the Program Director, the Resident will receive reimbursement to offset the cost for the registration & travel expenses subject to the UH policies for reimbursable travel & expense.
• Parking: Free on-site
• On-call Meal Allowance: Subject to the program’s on-call schedule
• Resident Wellness: All residents have access to National EAP (link or contacts to National EAP)