Salary and Benefits

CME maximum allowance of $2200 per academic year. Up to five days per academic year for CME meetings.

For calendar year 2025, Atrium Health offers two health plan options for teammates (residents and fellows) to select from. Health insurance coverage begins on the resident/fellow physicians first day of employment and must be renewed annually by the trainee during open enrollment. Health insurance will continue through the final day of residency or fellowship training. Option 1: LiveWell Health Savings Plan with a savings account (HSA): Coverage provided for residents/fellows and eligible dependents/spouse with premium paid by Atrium Health* Option 2: LiveWELL Health Co-Pay Plan with spending account (FSA): Coverage provided for residents/fellows and eligible dependents/spouse. The plan has a significantly subsidized biweekly premiums paid by the resident/fellow.

Coverage provided for residents and eligible dependents/spouse with $1500 maximum per person, per calendar year. Premiums are paid by employer. Annual deductible of $50 per person, $150 per family and co-pays are paid by teammate.

Vision Insurance is offered for residents and eligible dependents/spouse. Premiums are paid by the resident.

Per the Graduate Medical Education Leave Policy and Atrium Health Policy HR 4.09 Paid Medical, Family/Maternity/Parental and Caregiver leave available in keeping with ACGME policy, eligible day one of employment.

Residents and Fellows have full coverage while functioning in the role of a house officer. External moonlighting activities are not covered.

Employer provides term life insurance equal to 1 times annual salary for teammate only.

Coverage (Short-Term and Long-Term) begins on the first day of orientation. *Pre-existing exclusions apply to disability plans.

Contributions: Teammates have the potential to receive 7 - 8% in Atrium Health contributions.

• After three months of service, you automatically will be enrolled in the Atrium Health 401(k) Retirement Savings Plan at a pretax contribution rate of 3% of eligible compensation.
• These contributions will be matched by Atrium Health based on how much you contribute.
• Atrium Health matches your contribution on each paycheck in which you make a contribution – up to limits determined by the IRS. Catch-up contributions are not matched.

You will receive 3 lab coats in your first year of training. One lab coat is allowed each subsequent academic year and can be ordered by your program coordinator. Laundry services are provided at no charge.

Meal points are provided quarterly for use in the hospital cafeterias and Starbucks Coffee^®.

• PGY-2 and PGY-3 residents are allowed to moonlight assuming program director approval of the activity.
• There is a popular voluntary moonlighting opportunity available.

Free covered and reserved parking for residents.

• Resident holiday dance
• Formal graduation banquet
• New intern welcome party
• Resident social committee
• Numerous departmental activities throughout the year (e.g. picnics, dinners)
• Intramural sports teams such as softball and kickball
• Weekly trivia team

Vacation

20 weekdays (i.e. 4 weeks) of vacation.

Typically, 5 of these days are used at either Christmas or New Year's.

20 weekdays (i.e. 4 weeks) of vacation.

Typically, 5 of these days are used at either Christmas or New Year's.

Prelim interns are also allowed moving time ~June 24-June 30.

20 weekdays (i.e. 4 weeks) of vacation.

Typically, 5 of these days are used at either Christmas or New Year's.

In addition, residents are allowed one week of CME time for an educational trip in the Continental US, for which tuition and expenses up to $2,200 are provided.

20 weekdays (i.e. 4 weeks) of vacation.

Typically, 5 of these days are used at either Christmas or New Year's.

PGY-3 residents are also allowed moving time from ~June 24-June 30.

Residents have additional scheduled 'wellness' days off during elective rotations for common activities such as car maintenance, haircuts, etc.