SALARY AND BENEFITS

Salaries 2006-2007 MP-1 MP-2 MP-3 MP-4

$41,855 $42,935 $44,399 $46,018

Moving Expenses:

PCMH will compensate all incoming residents $1,000 for reimbursement of relocation expenses (receipts must be provided) or a relocation fund of $1,000 less the required 41% tax (approximately $590).

Vacations and Holidays:

Paid vacation: three weeks annually (15 weekdays)
Holiday Call Schedule:
Independence Day, Labor Day, Thanksgiving, Christmas*, New Years Day*, Easter, Memorial Day
(5 consecutive days off during the Holiday season)

Licensure and Insurance:

• Health insurance for residents and family (shared premiums)
• Life insurance for resident and family
• Long-term disability insurance
• Temporary North Carolina medical license
• Malpractice insurance (for residency related activities only)
• Workman's compensation
• Examination fee for Step III

Professional Membership Dues/Fees:

For third and forth year residents, $50/year for reimbursement of professional dues or fees.

Personal Benefits:

• Sick leave (12 days per year)
• Pharmacy discounts
• Hospital bill discounts
• Laboratory Coats
• Meal allowance for on-call nights
• Discounts on cafeteria and snack bar purchases

Departmental Benefits:
(Residents receive benefits from both departments.)

Internal Medicine:

Allotment for meetings/books:

MP-1 MP-2 MP-3 MP-4

$200 $300 $300 $400

Hospital funds are also available for reimbursement of expenses to attend professional meetings. Priority for these funds is given to residents who are presenting papers at national or regional meetings.