Salaries and Total Educational Benefits
Effective 2024
| Training Year Level | Annual Salary | Annual Salary and Total Benefits |
| PGY-1 | $61,850 | $66,310 |
| PGY-2 | $64,300 | $68,760 |
| PGY-3 | $66,750 | $71,210 |
Benefits
The Consortium offers a comprehensive benefits package for residents, including medical, dental, vision, disability and other benefits. Coverage is also offered for family members at an additional cost to the Resident. These benefits are effective on the 31st day of employment. The South Texas Health System GME Consortium agrees to offer the benefits shown below based upon a 12-month appointment.
Educational Benefits
Benefit |
AY 2024-2025 Program Cost (per resident) |
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Annual Educational Stipend |
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| Residents are provided with an annual educational stipend to support educational and professional expenses. Requests will be subject to prior approval by the Program Director and DIO. | $2,500 |
| Medical books, point of care subscription or tools, medical training software, professional medical journals, and/or online journal subscriptions. | |
| Medical equipment (e.g., stethoscope) | |
| Board certification study platform | |
| Non-allowable expenses include items for personal use outside of training such as computers/laptops, cell phones, etc. These are not eligible for reimbursement. | |
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Other Benefits Offered |
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| Conferences and travel-related expenses at specialty-related training events. Travel-related expenses must follow institutional policies and procedures. | Upon travel policy approval |
| USMLE/COMLEX Step III registration | $950 |
| Medical Licensure | $210 |
| National Society membership dues (ABFM & AAFP) | $100 |
| BLS/ACLS/PALS/NRP | $500 |
| Annual In-Training Exam | $50 |
| Two embroidered white coats | $150 |
| Clinical Key AI – Access Clinical decision support tool | No cost |
| On-Duty Meal allowance for residents while on duty at acute care facilities at STHS Hospitals. | No cost |
| Full access to TAMU online library and resources | No cost |
| Research-related expenses for IRB-approved research supported by TAMU | No cost |
| TOTAL Educational Benefits (program cost) | $4,460 |
Professional Benefits
- Comprehensive Medical and Dental Plans
- Vision Service Plan
- Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
- Life Insurance (basic and supplemental options)
- Dependent Life Insurance
- Accidental Death and Dismemberment (basic and supplemental options)
- Voluntary Short-Term and Long-Term Disability Plans
- Voluntary Benefits Program
- 401K Program
- Worker’s Compensation Insurance
- Professional Liability Insurance
- Paid Leave and PTO Plan: The CONSORTIUM and South Texas Health System Facilities intend to comply with all Texas and Federal laws related to Medical Leave and Paid Time Off (PTO). The PTO plan provides the Resident with four (4) weeks paid time off or twenty (20) working days per academic program year. PTO may be used for vacation, illness, CME, holidays or personal reasons.
- Residents/fellows will be provided six weeks of approved medical, parental and caregiver leave(s) of absence for qualifying reasons that are consistent with applicable laws at least once and at any time during an ACGME-accredited program, starting the first day of clinical training.
- Residents/fellows will be provided one week of paid time off reserved for use outside of the first six weeks of the first approved medical, parental or caregiver leave(s) of absence taken.
- Unpaid Leave: Unpaid leaves (i.e., medical, PFL) are subject to PFL and/or State of Texas laws.
- Lab coats and scrubs
- On-duty meal allowance
- Resident wellness and life/work balance support