Salary and Benefits
Compensation and benefits follow the agreement between the Committee of Interns and Residents (CIR/SEIU) and NYC Health + Hospitals.
Salary
| Level | Annual salary |
|---|---|
| PGY-1 | $78,681.58 |
| PGY-2 | $81,767.73 |
| PGY-3 | $87,935.52 |
| PGY-4 | $88,985.33 |
| PGY-5 | $91,195.07 |
| PGY-6 | $92,784.72 |
| PGY-7 | $97,500.61 |
Benefits at a glance
- Meal allowance — $3,800 per academic year
- Holiday pay — $200 extra for any of 8 holidays worked
- Wellness days — 3 well-being days per academic year
- White coats — provided
- Vacation — four weeks of paid vacation each year
- Malpractice insurance — provided by NYC Health + Hospitals
- Education benefit (CIR) — $750 Professional Education Plan (PEP) each year; $1,500 Continued Learning Program every 3 years; $3,000 QI/PS Quality Improvement Scholarship
- Health coverage — choice of plans provided by Health + Hospitals (HIP or GHI comprehensive medical plan plus Blue Cross hospital benefits). All plans include maternity benefits and coverage for dependent children.
- Prescription coverage (CIR) — $500 yearly for the member and $500 yearly for each dependent
- Optical coverage (CIR) — one free eye exam yearly and one free pair of lenses and frames yearly (up to $225) for each dependent
- Dental coverage (CIR) — two plans through Guardian: Managed Dental Guard (in-network) and Dental Guard Preferred (out-of-network)
- Life insurance (CIR) — $150,000 for the member, $20,000 for a spouse
- Disability coverage (CIR) — short-term disability up to $875 a month for up to 90 days; long-term disability at 70% of annual salary up to $3,500 per month
- Other CIR benefits — OB/GYN and newborn benefits, outpatient mental health, childcare reimbursement, a legal services benefit, free Rosetta Stone language benefit, New York Sports Club discount, a $550 new-resident differential bonus, and PEP reimbursement of up to $650 for mobile devices and educational materials
Housing is not provided.
More information
- CIR/SEIU — Lincoln Medical & Mental Health Hospital for union benefits
- NYC Health + Hospitals employee benefits (Group 12) for the health benefits program
- Benefit overview (PDF)