Resident Salaries and Benefits

2024 – 2025 Residency Salaries

 PGY Year Annual Salary
 (With Housing Allowance)
 
 PGY-1  $82,138
 PGY-2  $86,112
PGY-3  $90,343
PGY-4  $95,217

Residency Benefits

Medical Insurance

Coverage effective on first day of employment. Employee cost based on plan selected and number of people enrolled. Employee contributions are on a pre-tax basis.

Dental Insurance

Coverage effective on first day of employment. Employee cost based on number of people enrolled. Employee contributions are on a pre-tax basis.

Flexible Spending Accounts


Healthcare Reimbursement Program

Employee contributes pre-tax dollars to an account from which eligible out-of-pocket healthcare expenses are reimbursed.

Dependent Care Reimbursement Program

Employee contributes pre-tax dollars to an account from which eligible dependent care expenses related to your employment are reimbursed.

Long Term Disability

Premiums are paid by Stamford Health System. LTD insurance provides financial security if an accident or sickness prevents you from working for more than 90 days while you are totally disabled.

Life Insurance

Coverage effective on first day of employment. Premiums are paid by Stamford Health System for life and accidental death and dismemberment insurance.

Supplemental Insurance

Supplemental life insurance and short-term disability insurance are available for employees and family members via payroll deductions.

Tax Deferred Annuities

Several long-term savings plan options geared toward retirement are available. Payroll deductions are on a pre-tax basis.


  • Paid Time Off
  • Monthly Housing Allowance
  • Malpractice Insurance
  • Employee Assistance Program
  • Employee Credit Union
  • Employee Health Services
  • Meal Plan for Use On Premises
  • Four Lab Coats and Scrub Sets
  • Reduced Rate at Health Fitness Institute
  • Physician Wellness Resources
  • Board Prep Course
  • Financial Support for National Presentation
  • Educational Resources Provided
    • Books allowance
    • Required Certification Reimbursement (ACLS, BLS, NRP, FHM, EMIGS)
  • Access to Columbia University Online Library
Additional Valuable Benefits

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