Salary and Benefits
During the 2024-2025 academic year, salaries for House Staff in the Graduate Medical Education Programs at Atrium Health Carolinas Medical Center are as follows:
- PGY-1 $65,304
- PGY-2 $68,224
- PGY-3 $71,035
Benefits
Vacation
| Categorical PGY-1 year |
20 weekdays (i.e. 4 weeks) of vacation Typically, 5 of these days are used at either Christmas or New Year's. |
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| Preliminary PGY-1 year |
20 weekdays (i.e. 4 weeks) of vacation Typically, 5 of these days are used at either Christmas or New Year's. Prelim interns are also allowed moving time ~June 24- June 30. |
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| PGY-2 year |
20 weekdays (i.e. 4 weeks) of vacation Typically, 5 of these days are used at either Christmas or New Year's. In addition, residents are allowed one week of CME time for an educational trip in the Continental US, for which tuition and expenses up to $1900 are provided. |
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| PGY-3 year |
20 weekdays (i.e. 4 weeks) of vacation Typically, 5 of these days are used at either Christmas or New Year's. PGY-3 residents are also allowed moving time from ~June 24-June 30. Residents are also allowed one week of CME time for an educational trip in the Continental US, for which tuition and expenses up to $1900 are provided. |
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| All PGY years |
Residents have additional scheduled 'wellness' days off during elective rotations for common activities such as car maintenance, haircuts, etc. |
401(k) Matched Savings Plan
Eligibility: Team members with 16 standard hours (or more) weekly.
Basic contribution: Each year, Atrium Health contributes 2% of your pay to your account, regardless of whether you save through the plan.
Matching contribution: When you save through the plan, Atrium Health matches: 75% of the first 4% of pay that you save and 50% of the next 2% of pay that you save, making the total maximum match 4% of your pay. To receive the full 4% match, you must save 6% of your pay through the plan.
Performance Based contribution: This contribution is based on System performance, similar to the Performance Plus program. When we meet certain targets, your account can receive an additional contribution, based on your service.
Continuing Education [CE]
$1900 in scholarly activities funds are provided each academic year which may be used for:
- Educational trips in the Continental US
- Medical/dental professional dues/memberships
- Medical/dental texts/periodicals/journal subscriptions/software applications
- Registration for USMLE exams and Board Certification exams – $500 limit
- Approved Medical/dental equipment – $500 limit
- Lab coats and scrubs beyond the standard allotment
- Purchase of an iPad or other electronic device that is compatible with Atrium Health technologies (EMR) – $500 limit – see below
- This is a one time purchase for the length of training
- The funds for this device are taxable under federal guidelines
- Using this device, resident may seamlessly connect to the hospital network and electronic medical record which makes patient rounding even more efficient
Family Leave
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Up to six weeks for qualifying circumstances
Uniforms
- Three lab coats and laundry service provided
Meals
- Meal points are provided quarterly for use in the hospital cafeterias and Starbucks Coffee®
Moonlighting
- PGY-2 and PGY-3 residents are allowed to moonlight assuming program director approval of the activity
- There is a popular voluntary moonlighting opportunity available
Parking
- Free covered and reserved parking for residents
Social Events/Activities
- Resident holiday dance
- Formal graduation banquet
- New intern welcome party
- Resident social committee
- Numerous departmental activities throughout the year (e.g. picnics, dinners)
- Intramural sports teams such as softball and kickball
- Weekly trivia team