Salary and Benefits

Salary (2025-2026)

PGY1   -  $70,528
PGY2   -  $73,682
PGY3   -  $76,718
PGY4   -  $80,338
PGY5   -  $83,840

Paid Vacation 

 Carolinas Medical Center provides residents, at every level, 20 weekdays* of paid vacation. Vacation days are approved by the program director.

*Holiday block time (December-early January) weekdays count as vacation time. Residents/Fellows may elect not to take a holiday block time and defer these days to alternate eligible vacation times.

Scholarly Expense Allowance 

CME maximum allowance of $2,200 per academic year. Up to five days per academic year for CME meetings.

Benefits

• Health insurance 
• Dental insurance
• Vision Insurance 
• Medical, Family/Maternity/Parental & Caregiver Leave
• Professional Liability Insurance
• Life insurance
• Disability insurance
• 401K plan option
• Lab Coats
• Meal Allowance

More information about Atrium Health benefits are available in the 2025-2026 Summary of Benefits for Residents and Fellows.