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Residency Compensation and Benefits

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 work days of paid time off/sick time off
Seven paid holidays:
- New Year's Day
- Martin Luther King Jr. Day
- Memorial Day
- Independence Day
- Labor Day
- Thanksgiving Day
- Christmas Day
Up to 12 weeks of unpaid leave, in compliance with Family and Medical Leave Act guidelines.

Life and Work

Meals while at UPMC Horizon and UPMC Jameson
Free on-site parking at UPMC Horizon and UPMC Jameson
Lab coats • Resident Assistance Program
Accounts to access CERNER offsite
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.