Med-Peds Residency
Benefits & Salary
Salary
The salary for a PL-1 resident for 2026-2027 is $69,364 annually and increases with each year of training. Checks are directly deposited into your bank bi-weekly .
Please visit the USF Graduate Medical Education site on trainee stipend and benefits for the most up to date information.
Insurance
Health Insurance: provided at no cost to the house officer, with little to no out of pocket costs when receiving care at USF/TGH locations. The plan also offers coverage for the house officer's spouse or family (including unmarried children).
Life Insurance: term life insurance is provided with the option to purchase additional insurance.
Disability Insurance: provided; covers long term disability after a 90-day waiting period.
Resident Assistance Program: available 24/7/365. RAP utilizes a private group of psychiatrists and psychologists available to help with the rigors of your residency or fellowship. Visits to RAP are 100% confidential. Everyone receives a first time visit upon starting their training.
Talk Space Therapy: text-mediated therapy and support provided through health insurance with a minimal co-pay. Completely private and protected from residency leadership.
Retirement
Trainees are automatically enrolled in a 401(a) retirement plan and have 7.5% of each paycheck deposited automatically. Further options available through USF HR.
Vacation
20 days of vacation per academic year
Some time off during the winter holidays
15 sick days
3 bereavement days
Flexible scheduling is available for fellowship/job interviews and other personal needs.
Meals
At TGH, each member of the housestaff is given a TGH meal allowance card. At JHACH, breakfast and lunch are provided Monday through Friday, and a lounge area is available with additional snacks, soda, coffee, and tea. Lunch is provided at all in-person academic half days. All sites have refrigerators and microwaves for residents who choose to bring their lunch.
Parking
There is free parking at all clinical sites.
Memberships
American Academy of Pediatrics institutional membership including access to PREP Board review questions, monthly journal, etc.)
Full access to PubMED and library services through USF
Access to translation services
New England Journal of Medicine Rotation 360 Prep access
New England Journal of Medicine Knowledge+ QBank (online and app)
Other board resources provided each year
Attire
Scrubs are provided at all hospitals. Two embroidered white coats are provided each year. Residents can wear personal scrubs or business casual clothing on all rotations. No scrubs on clinic days.
Conferences and Educational Funds
Partial reimbursement for USMLE Step 3 or COMLEX Level 3
$2,250 per trip for presenting at a conference, participating in a course, or hands-on training
$500 per trip for attendance at conference (if not presenting)
Assistance for fees related to publication
Tuition Reimbursement Program
GME will reimburse residents 6 credits per semester in the MBA, MHA, and MPH programs.
Medical / Parental Leave / Caregiver Leave
Residents can use up to 6 weeks for initial paid leave and take additional time as requested. Documentation such as FMLA may be required. We offer a parenting rotation & other independent study rotations that provide additional flexibility.
Professional Liability / Tail Coverage / Malpractice Coverage
Coverage is provided through the USF Health Self-Insurance Program.
Click here to review the Graduate Medical Education Department website for further information.