Salary and Benefits

2026-2027 Trainee Salary

• PGY-1     $74,048
• PGY-2     $77,376  
• PGY-3     $80,558
• PGY-4     $84,364

Paid Vacation

Carolinas Medical Center provides residents, at every level, 20 weekdays* of paid vacation. Vacation days are approved by the program director. 

*Holiday block time (December-early January) weekdays count as vacation time. Residents/Fellows may elect not to take a holiday block time and defer these days to alternate eligible vacation times.

Benefits

Atrium Health provides, the following benefits:

• Medical insurance for residents and eligible dependents/spouse through LiveWELL, at no cost to House Staff.
• Dental insurance for residents and eligible dependents/spouse through DELTA Dental, at no cost to House Staff.
• Vision insurance for residents and eligible dependents/spouse, paid by Resident.
• 401k Retirement plan with matched employer contributions.
• Professional liability, life, and disability insurances provided to House Staff only.
• An additional $2,200 medical education fund to be spent on conference expenses, books, medical accessories and more each academic year.
• Quarterly meal allowance for use at hospital cafeteria and stores, as well as access to free coffee, drinks, and snacks year-round.
• Free on-site parking
• Three lab coats are provided PGY-1 year, and one coat is provided subsequent years.

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