Salary and Benefits
During the 2022-2023 academic year, salaries for Carolinas Medical Center trainees are as follows:
- PGY-1 – $60,400
- PGY-2 – $63,100
- PGY-3 – $65,700
- PGY-4 – $68,800
- PGY-5 – $71,800
- PGY-6 – $74,500
- PGY-7 – $77,200
- PGY-8 – $80,500
Benefits-At-a-Glance:
- Paid Vacation: 15 weekdays of paid vacation. There are 5 additional days of vacation allocated to a holiday block in December/January to be used during this time. Vacation days are approved by the program director.
- Scholarly Expense Allowance: $1,900 for Continuing Education and Scholarly Activity funds are provided per academic year. For more details, see Scholarly Expense Allowance Policy in the GME Policies.
- Health Insurance Plans: Atrium Health offers two health plan options to select from. Health insurance coverage begins on the first day of employment. Option 1: LiveWell Health Savings Plan with a savings account (HSA): Coverage provided for fellow and eligible dependents/spouse with premium paid by Atrium Health. Option 2: LiveWell Health Co-Pay Plan with spending account (FSA): Coverage provided for fellows and eligible dependents/spouse. The plan has a significantly subsidized biweekly premiums paid by the fellow (the difference in cost between the HSA plan and the FSA plan) through payroll deduction.
- Dental Insurance: Employer paid premiums for Dental coverage under DELTA Dental for fellow and eligible dependents/spouse.
- Vision Insurance: Vision coverage by Community Eye Care with no copay for eye exams and annual allowance for eyewear up to $200 per year for fellow and eligible dependents/spouse. Premiums are paid by the fellow.
- Medical, Family, and Parental Leave: Per Medical Leave Policy and Atrium Health Policy HR 4.09.
- Professional Liability Insurance: Full coverage (liability, life, and disability) while functioning in the role of a House Staff only. External moonlighting activity is not covered.
- Wellness: Months with a fifth Thursday is Fellow AM Wellness. Additionally, there is a Physician Wellness Clinic, and opportunities for department wellness recreational activities and classes.
- 401K
- Lab Coats – Three coats are provided initially. One coat allowed each subsequent academic year. Laundry service provided at no charge. See Lab Coat Laundry Services Guidelines in the GME Policies
- Meal Allowance – for more details, see Meal Allowance Policy in the GME Policies
- Free reserved parking for residents and fellows
More information about Atrium Health benefits are available on the 2022-2023 Summary of Benefits for Residents and Fellows link below.