Graduate Medical Education Residency Benefits

Benefits may vary from program to program. Candidates/Residents in any program should clarify their specific benefits with the program coordinator.

* residents are paid the first of each month

Medical insurance coverage provided for resident with no premium (may add dependents as applicable)
Dental coverage provided for resident with no premium
Life insurance
Disability insurance
Accidental death and dismemberment
Professional liability insurance

Vacation: 12 days per academic year (accrue 8 hours each month; available to take after 6 months of employment)
Sick leave: 12 days per year (accrue 8 hours each month)
Holidays: Clinics are closed on holidays. Other observed holidays are specific to program and rotation. Holidays worked will be compensated in most cases.
Floating Holidays: Up to 7 days per fiscal year (available September 1 of each year) to be used however you choose. (Residents may use floating holidays during the 6-month ‘probation’ period in which vacation days are accruing, but cannot yet be used.)

Laptop computer during residency
Pub Med and Up-To-Date provided by HSC
Registration paid for applicable certification courses (ex. ACLS)
Funds available up to $500 toward Step 3 or COMLEX 3 exam
Funds available up to $700 toward Texas Medical License
Funds available up to $500 per academic year for books and other approved educational resources

* May not apply to all programs. Please clarify with program coordinator.

* May not apply to all programs. Please clarify with program coordinator.

With program director approval, moonlighting opportunities are available to residents who have obtained a Texas Medical Board license.