Salary & Benefits
Housestaff are paid bi-weekly, receiving 26 paychecks per year. Pediatric resident stipend and benefits information can be found on the Graduate Medical Education’s Salary and Benefits page.
2023 – 2024 House Staff Stipend
| Program | Level | Annual Stipend | Biweekly |
|---|---|---|---|
| Medical/Dental | PGY 1 PGY 2 PGY 3 PGY 4 PGY 5 PGY 6 PGY 7 PGY 8 |
$61,867 $64,134 $66,793 $69,440 $72,198 $75,036 $78,119 $81,891 |
$2,379 $2,466 $2,568 $2,670 $2,776 $2,886 $3,004 $3,149 |
| Pharmacy | PGY 1 PGY 2 |
$56,852 $60,086 |
$2,186 $2,311 |
| Chaplaincy | ALL | $54,483 | $2,095 |
| Clinical Psychology | PGY 1 PGY 2 |
$56,632 $57,032 |
$2,199 $2,215 |
Benefits
- Malpractice insurance, life insurance, disability insurance at 70% of monthly pay, medical and dental insurance by MAMSI with minimal co-payments
- Three weeks vacation per twelve-month period, plus six days off over the winter break holiday, not including time away for educational purposes (five days annually)
- UVA GME Policy on Leaves of Absence
- Board prep material provided in the PGY2 year
- Reimbursement for the cost of Step 3
- Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS) and Neonatal Resuscitation Program (NRP) certification in PGY1 year and recertification in the PGY3 year
- Membership dues to the Academy of Pediatrics with subscriptions to Pediatrics, Pediatrics in Review, AAP Newsletter, Pediatric Infectious Disease, and Pediatric Annals
- Reimbursement for selected professional travel and allowances for educational expenses
- Funding for journals, and travel to meetings or off-site electives in PGY2 and PGY3 years
- Meals for residents required to remain overnight in the Hospital
- Gym and lounge facilities (The University’s athletic and recreational facilities may be used by residents for a nominal annual fee.)
- University-affiliated child care is located adjacent to the Children’s Hospital.