2012-2013
PGY - 1 $46,742
PGY - 2 $48,137
PGY - 3 $49,860
PGY - 4 $51,766
PGY - 5 $53,663
Chief Resident Stipend: $2,400
Salary subject to change
*Tennessee has no state income tax.
Vacation and Time-Off Policy
Fifteen (15) vacation days per year for all
levels.
One weekend off per month.
One day off each week.
Educational Leave/Funds
PGY-4 and 5 residents may choose one scientific meeting per year. The department covers airfare and expenses.
Additional educational leave and funding is
provided for research presentations for all levels at the
discretion of the chairman.
Insurance
Health insurance for the resident and his/her
family is provided at a shared cost with the university.
Disability, life and malpractice insurance are also provided at
no cost.
Additional disability coverage is available at low cost.
Sick Leave
One day per month sick leave is accrued.
Administrative Leave
Five days per residency for categorical
residents and two days for preliminary residents.
Additional Benefits
ATLS course and certification
Free Internet medical searches and photocopy services at all
hospitals.
Airfare and expenses for approved research presentations.
Monogrammed lab coats provided for all interns.
Credit Union membership available.
Free parking at all hospitals.
On-call meals provided at all hospitals.
Resident/Spouse auxiliary membership available.
Resident/Spouse/Dependent ETSU scholarships available.
Emergency loan fund available.
Housing
One and two bedroom apartments in the area are available for an average of $500 to $750 per month.