Benefits & Stipends

Membership & Subscriptions

PGY 1, 2 & 3

  • American College of Physicians (ACP) - annual Associate membership (Includes journal subscription to Annals of Internal Medicine)
  • American College of Physician In-Training Exam (ACP-ITE)  - annual exam fee
  • American College of Physician Medical Knowledge Self-Assessment Program (ACP-MKSAP) - digital version
  • AMBOSS / New England Journal of Medicine (NEJM) - Knowledge + educational and learning question bank
  • John Hopkins Unbound Medicine U-Central - Antibiotic (ABX) Guide, Diabetic Guide, HIV Guide, Journals and calculators

License Reimbursement

  • Reimbursement for initial and renewal of  Missouri Temporary Physician License
  • Reimbursement for initial and renewal of BNDD (Bureau of Narcotics and Dangerous Drugs) 

Outerwear

  • A program approved outer garment (i.e. jacket, vest, etc.) will be purchased once during residency for each resident. 

Conferences and Meetings

  • Attendance at conferences and/or meetings are approved on a case-by-case basis after thorough review, and consideration of applicability, prior approvals, scheduling and affordability. 
  • Reimbursement for travel/meals/lodging at pre-approved conferences and meetings. Reimbursement requires pre-approval by program and paid receipts. All expenses must follow SSM Health guidelines and policies. Time taken to attend any such conference or meeting or lecture shall not be charged against the vacation. RESIDENT must notify and an obtain prior approval from the Program Director and VP-Medical Affairs/Chief Medical Officer, not less than two (2) weeks prior to attending such meetings. 

PGY 3 Only

  • Program approved Internal Medicine Board Question Bank for ABIM exam preparation

Benefits

Salary

Competitive and maintained at market value, reviewed annually.

Current Salary:

  • PGY 1- $65,912*
  • PGY 2- $67,742*
  • PGY 3- $69,898*

*The above salary is inclusive of a $1,200. annual meal stipend, allocated each academic year, outside of payroll, via an electronic card. Card balances do not carry forward to the next academic year.

Meal Stipend: Residents receive a $1,200.00 annual meal stipend, issued each academic year, outside of payroll, via an electronic card.

Visa Sponsorship

AY27 the program will only sponsor J-1 visa’s.

Vacation

  • PGY 1: Resident shall be given three weeks (21 days) vacation in a one (1) week period and a two (2) week period with remuneration during the first graduate year, to be taken at the convenience of the hospital.
  • PGY 2 and PGY 3: Resident shall be given four weeks (28 days) vacation in two (2), two (2) week periods with remuneration during each graduate year, to be taken at the convenience of hospital.

Insurance

Medical, vision and dental insurance, including prescription benefits, are available to all SSM employees and their families. Life insurance and disability insurance are also available if desired. 

Professional Liability

Malpractice insurance coverage is provided.

Parking

Free parking near the hospital is provided.

Housing

Excellent, affordable and safe housing is readily available in the area near the hospital. Housing expenses are the resident’s financial responsibility.