Salary

The salary for a PL-1 resident for 2024-25 is $64,443 annually and increases $2,000 with each year of training. Checks are directly deposited into your bank.

Please visit the USF Graduate Medical Education site on trainee stipend and benefits for the most up to date information.

Insurance

• Health Insurance: provided through United HealthCare 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 for $75 a month, or family (including unmarried children) for $100 a month.
• 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. Residents may utilize the sick leave pool during those initial 90 days.
• 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
• 10 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. Free covered garage parking is available at both TGH and JHACH.

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 
• Full access to Microsoft Office products
• Access to Cyracom translation services
• New England Journal of Medicine Rotation 360 Prep access
• New England Journal of Medicine Knowledge+ QBank (online and app)
• Peds RAP Podcast 
• Med Study books (provided during PL1)
• Med Study question bank (provided during PL3)

Attire

Scrubs are provided at both hospitals.  Two embroidered white coats are provided each year.  Residents can wear personal scrubs or business casual clothing on all rotations.

Conferences and Educational Funds

• Partial reimbursement for USMLE Step 3 or COMLEX Level 3 ($500)
• $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)
• $300 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.

Moonighting

PGY2 and PGY 3 residents in good standing can moonlight in the NICU. Residents must follow all ACGME rules including duty hours

Click here to review the Graduate Medical Education Department website for further information.