Graduate Medical Education

Stipend and Benefits

  • Salary (2012-2013) 
    • PGY-1 - $50,440
    • PGY-2 - $51,293
    • PGY-3 - $53,435
  • Vacation/Paid Time Off - please refer to page 197 of the Department of Academic Services Manual of Policies and Procedures for Medical Education Resident Staff
  • Moving Allowance - up to $1,000
  • Continuing Medical Education Allowance (In addition to salary)
    • PGY-1 - iPhone
    • PGY-2 - $1,000
    • PGY-3 - $1,200
  • Parking - Free covered parking attached to hospital
  • Meals - Free while on duty
  • Coats - 3 new coats when you arrive + free laundry service
  • Life Center - Reduced fee for residents - $100 per year
  • License Reimbursement - SC License, State and Federal licenses (during 1st year only)
  • Paid Memberships
    • AMA (American Medical Assocation)
    • SCMA (South Carolina Medical Association)
    • ACP (American College of Physicians)
  • 24-Hour Access - to resident workroom, medical library with texts, journal and online references including ACP On-Line, Up-To-Date, and Micromedex
  • Professional liability insurance provided
  • Health insurance, dental and vision coverage available with no waiting period.
  • Group term life, long-term disability, group accident insurance and worker's compensation provided by GHS
  • Supplemental insurance available at nominal rate.
  • Tax-deferred annuities available with employer matching contributions
  • GHS Credit Union payroll deduction plan and savings and loan programs for employees and immediate family members.

Click here to view a sample resident employment contract.