Benefits
Salaries
| Program Year | AY23-24 Annual Rate | AY25-26 Annual Rate |
|---|---|---|
| PGY-1 | $61,324 | $67,018 |
| PGY-2 | $64,000 | $69,514 |
| PGY-3 | $67,000 | $73,008 |
| PGY-4 | $70,000 | $76,502 |
Insurance
Residents and their eligible dependents are provided with health, dental, and life insurance plans. In addition, residents receive full professional liability coverage while functioning in the role of resident. External moonlighting activity is not covered. Residents also have the option to purchase vision insurance and disability insurance.
Fee Coverage
Permits, certifications, exams, and membership fees are covered. This includes:
- Texas Medical Board Physician-in-Training (PIT) Permit
- Trainings/Certifications in ACLS, BLS, American Medical Association (AMA) Foundations of Quality Improvement and Patient Safety
- American Academy of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation (AAPM&R) Self-Assessment Exam for Residents (SAE-R)
- Electrodiagnostic Self-Assessment Examination (EDX SAE)
- Self-Assessment Exam for Residents (SAE-R)
- Residents who complete their COMLEX or USMLE Step 3/Level 3 exams during their PGY-1 training year, and pass on the first attempt, are eligible for 100% reimbursement of the cost of the Step 3/Level 3 exam.
- Memberships to the American Association of Neuromuscular & Electrodiagnostic Medicine (AANEM), American Medical Association (AMA), American Academy of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation (AAPMR), American Academy of Physiatrists (AAP), and Texas PMR Society
Paid Time Off
Residents are allotted up to 20 business days (Monday-Friday) of vacation, sick, or other leave as paid time off (PTO). Holiday time and professional development days are issued separately.
Parental, Medical, and Caregiver Leave
The program supports residents through all stages of life and recognizes the importance of family and personal well-being. In accordance with ACGME requirements and institutional policy, residents are eligible for parental (maternity and paternity), medical, and caregiver leave.
Food Allowance
Residents are provided free meals from the hospital cafeteria and snacks in the resident lounges.
Subscriptions and Textbooks
Subscriptions are provided for Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation Board Review by Sara Cuccurullo. UpToDate is available from any computer on campus through our UNT Health library affiliation.
The following subscriptions are provided:
- PM&R Recap
- “Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation Board Review” by Sara Cuccurullo
- “Braddom's Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation” by David Cifu
- “Archives of Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation” by Elsevier ScienceDirect Journals
- PM&R Board Review Course PGY-4
Available Stipends
- Travel and Conference Attendance
- Educational
- Research
Board Review Course
In preparation for the medicine board certifying examination, the program will provide graduating residents the opportunity to attend a PMR board review course.
Professional Meetings
Residents are encouraged to attend educational professional meetings. Allowances are available at the discretion of the program director. The program will support each resident to attend one educational conference throughout their PGY-2 through PGY-4 years. Additional financial support is available to residents presenting a lecture, abstract or poster at a regional or national meeting. At the discretion of the program director, residents may be provided with time away as professional development to present at a regional or national meeting.
Coats
Two monogrammed white coats are provided to residents during orientation.
Scrubs
Two sets of monogrammed scrubs are provided PGY-2 year.
Backpack
One Lifepoint Health backpack is provided during orientation.
Parking
Parking is readily available on-site at no fee.
Employee Discounts
Residents receive discounts for shopping, travel and more through the Lifepoint Health Employee Discount Program.
Taxi Service
Taxi or ride-share services are offered to residents who feel they are too fatigued to drive themselves home after a shift. Vouchers for transportation may be requested through New Innovations or by contacting the program coordinator. Transportation is a 24/7 service paid for by the GME office.
Employee Assistance Program
Lifepoint Health provides a confidential Employee Assistance Program that offers assessment, short-term counseling and referral services, crisis response, assistance with locating available childcare, health and wellness incentives, financial services and legal assistance.
Retirement Plan
Residents have the option to participate in the employer-sponsored 401(k) retirement plan.