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Anesthesia & Perioperative Medicine Resident Benefits

Residents in the MUSC Department of Anesthesia and Perioperative Medicine receive the following benefits:

  • Base Salary: 
    • PGY-1:$61,935
    • PGY-2: $64,151
    • PGY-3: $66,221
    • PGY-4: $69,299
      • Residents are now eligible for a hospital Performance Bonus of up to an additional 4% of salary. 
  • $100/month meal card allowance
  • Full health, dental, and disability insurance coverage 
    • Coverage for spouse and family is available as well
  • Department-issued iPhones for inter-department communication and education
  • CA1-3 years: $400 education resource allowance per year
  • USMLE Step 3/COMLEX 3 fee paid by department 
  • CA1-3 years: $1500 Travel allowance to a major conference   
  • Additional funding for a CA-3 Board Review Course ($500)
  • Yearly SC medical license paid by department 
  • ASA dues, ACLS, PALS, and In-Training exams are paid by the department
  • Parking garage monthly dues are paid by the department
  • Fitness Center membership is paid by department
  • Anesthesia Toolbox annual membership

*Updated August 2025

Contact Us

Anesthesia and Perioperative Medicine

167 Ashley Avenue
Suite 301
MSC 912
Charleston, SC 29425-9120

Department Main: 843-792-2322
Pain Clinic: 843-792-2500
Pain Clinic Fax: 843-876-0848
Department Fax: 843-792-9314

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