Internal Medicine Residency Salary and Benefits
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Salary
Current salaries for House Staff in the Graduate Medical Education Programs at Carolinas HealthCare System Blue Ridge are as follows:
PGY-1 $50,200
PGY-2 $51,400
PGY-3 $53,200
Benefits
Carolinas HealthCare System Blue Ridge Benefits - Medical, Dental, Prescription drug plan, and Vision insurance available (see CHS Blue Ridge Benefits at a Glance regarding plans, coverage, and premiums).
Group life insurance; Short and long-term disability through Carolinas HealthCare System Blue Ridge (see CHS Blue Ridge Benefits at a Glance regarding plans, coverage, and premiums).
Phifer Wellness Center: Discounted or free membership (dependent upon insurance plan selected).
Tax deferred annuity (403b)
Medical and daycare spending accounts available
Employee Wellness Program
Employee Assistance Program
Employee Emergency Fund
Scholarships and tuition assistance available
Group discounts
Banking services
North Carolina Resident Training License Reimbursement
COMLEX 3 OR USMLE Step 3 Exam Reimbursement (passing score required)
$1,000 Moving Allowance Reimbursement (Incoming class of residents only, reimbursed per IRS guidelines)
BLS, and ACLS Certifications provided on-site
Appropriate Specialty Society dues reimbursement
Medical Malpractice Insurance provided
Chief Resident Workshop
Resident lounge, call rooms, conference room, and library provided. Through the Charlotte AHEC and VCOM’s electronic libraries, residents have access to a comprehensive array of both print and online resources to champion informational and educational needs.
Vacation / Time Off
PGY-1
20 vacation days each academic year to be used for personal time off, or sickness/emergency.
Three (3) additional days will be allowed for COMLEX 3/USMLE 3 exams, or poster presentation.
Total allowable time off is 23 days.
PGY-2 through PGY-6
20 vacation days each academic year to be used for personal time off, sickness/emergency, or interviews.
Three (3) additional days are allowed to be used for board exam or poster presentations.
Five (5) additional days are allowed to be used for CME at National Conferences or Specialty Board Exams.
Total allowable time off is 28 days.
CME Allowance
Residents are allowed a total of $5,100 over a 3-year residency period for scholarly activities. The $5,100 is divided over each academic year and the funds are available July 1, through June 30, as listed below.
PGY-1: $1,000
PGY-2: $1,700
PGY-3: $2,400
Uniforms
Two (2) lab coats and laundry service provided.
Meals
Meal points are provided quarterly for use in the two hospital cafeterias
Meals are provided for select lectures and Friday didactics.
Moonlighting
PGY-2 and PGY-3 residents are allowed to moonlight assuming program director and DIO approval of the activity
There is a popular in-house voluntary moonlighting opportunity available.
Parking
Free covered and reserved parking for residents.
Social Events / Activities
Departmental activities (e.g. picnics, dinners)
Several team building activities throughout the academic year
Resident retreat
Formal graduation banquet
Annual Wellness Week
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