Residency Compensation and B​enefits

Learn more about the benefits program offered at UPMC. 

Insurance and Vacation

• Health insurance (including dental and vision) 
• Life insurance 
• Malpractice insurance coverage and comprehensive liability protection for any malpractice incident arising out of a resident's participation in the educational program. 
• 20 workdays of paid time off for vacation, sickness, personal time
• Holidays — Seven observed each year (New Year's Day, Martin Luther King Jr. Day, Memorial Day, Independence Day, Labor Day, Thanksgiving, and Christmas).
• Up to 12 weeks of unpaid leave, in compliance with Family and Medical Leave Act guidelines.

Life and Work

• Supplemental Meal Allowance
• Free on-site parking at UPMC Horizon and UPMC Jameson
• Lab coats
• Resident Assistance Program
• Verizon Wireless discount

Education and Travel

•  Dues/licensure 
• ACLS/BLS/PALS – when completed within UPMC 
• NRP and ALSO courses • Reimbursement for COMLEX Step 3/USMLE Step 3 
• Outside educational programs UPMC/conferences/courses or medical textbooks will be deducted from the resident education allowance. The education allowance is a combined total of $2,000.00 for PGY1 & PGY2, and $1,500.00 for PGY3.