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 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.