Salary and Benefits

2013-2014 Resident Compensation Rates for ACGME-Accredited Programs

PGY Level	Base Annual	with Disability Life Benefits *	Monthly *
PGY 1	$48,200.00	$48,800.00	$4,066.67
PGY 2	$49,900.00	$50,500.00	$4,208.33
PGY 3	$51,500.00	$52,100.00	$4,341.67
PGY 4	$53,400.00	$54,000.00	$4,500.00
PGY 5	$55,000.00	$55,600.00	$4,633.33
PGY 6	$56,800.00	$57,400.00	$4,783.33
PGY 7	$60,000.00	$60,600.00	$5,050.00

*In addition to the base salary, those residents participating in the disability and group life insurance programs provided through GME currently receive an additional $600 per year for disability and life insurance benefits as shown above in Column 3.

For more resident salary information, please see GME Policy #210.

Fringe benefits include:

Educational Stipend - $1,500 is provided each year for attendance at one of the following conferences: ASCO, ASH, NCCN, San Antonio - Breast Cancer, BMT Tandem Meeting. Additionally, you will be awarded a one-time only presentation scholarship of $500 if you are presenting a poster or abstract at a national conference.
Health Insurance – as provided by UTHSC
Malpractice and Disability Insurance - covered by the State of TN
Lab Coats – 4 coats are provided by GME
Computer Literature Searches and Photocopying
Access to Recreational Facilities
Use of Computer Education Resource Center
A Tennessee medical license is not required for fellowship-related activities. An institutional permit covers fellows.