Internal Medicine Residency

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Salary

As of January 1, 2023 the base salaries for the Internal Medicine Residents are as follows:

  • PGY-1: $64,800

  • PGY-2: $66,480

  • PGY-3: $68,480

Residents are paid bi-weekly for 26 pay periods per year and direct deposit of your paycheck is available. 

 

Benefits
Vacation:
KPC health systems benefits package includes four weeks of vacation per year for each Resident. Unused vacation time may not be carried over to the following academic year.  Vacations are scheduled one week at a time, under certain circumstances a maximum two weeks may be taken at a time. Requests are reviewed as a case-by-case basis. 
Food Allowance: 
Graduate medical education provides a monthly stipend to Resident. The stipend is intended to provide a meal while working a shift and does not carry over month to month. A resident can spend a maximum of 10 dollars per meal, breakfast and lunch.
Insurance: 
The following coverage is provided: The following is an overview of the coverages provided by the KPC health systems to their residents:

  • Medical health insurance coverage (HMO and PPO options available)

  • Worker’s compensation, disability, life, and accident insurance

  • Dental Insurance
  • Vision Care 
  • Long-term disability insurance plan
 

Leave of Absence:

  • Medical, parental, and caregiver leave(s) are available to all house staff in accordance with ACGME Institutional Requirements. Medical leave is granted in accordance with KPC Health systems Human Resources Policies and Procedures.
  • KPC Health FMLA leave policies are consistent with Family and Medical Leave Act of 1993.
 

Research: 

  • Residents are involved in various ongoing research projects. Research scholarships are available for residents to apply for and are collectively reviewed and awarded on a case-by-case basis. 
 

Annual educational stipend: 

  • Residents are provided a maximum of $2,000 per academic year to cover the costs of learning and licensing expenses. This includes but not limited to, license application fees, exam fees, medical books, equipment, and are reimbursed in a case-by-case basis. 

Other benefits:

  • 401(k) plan provided through Voya with 100% vesting and percent match based on years of service 

  • Employee Assistance Program: 3 free counseling sessions provided for a variety of personal issues to help achieve a positive work/life balance

  • Secure, private call rooms in the hospital with bed, toilet, and shower facilities

  • Free parking available across the street from the hospital

  • Resident lounge regularly stocked with beverages and snacks

  • Two personalized white lab coats are provided

  • Ovid Discovery library for online books and research articles

  • Research scholarships are available for residents to apply for and are collectively reviewed and awarded on a case-by-case basis

  • UpToDate, MKSAP, and UWorld access to for IM board review

  • Access to simulation lab