Salary
Salary stipends will be reevaluated in the fall of each year, and any changes will be made effective October 1 each year. All Residents will be notified if there are changes to the established stipend levels.
2025-2026 Resident Salary Information:
PGY1: $61,935
PGY2: $64,151
PGY3: $66,221
PGY4: $69,299
PGY5: $72,370
Leave
- 3 weeks paid annual leave
- 3 weeks paid sick leave available
- Maternity/Paternity/Medical Leave available
GME Institutional Benefits
GME Handbook
Residents are offered a comprehensive benefits package that includes health, dental, life, long term disability, and long term care insurance. In addition, residents are eligible to participate in one of the two retirement plans offered by the SC Retirement Systems. Details are available on the GME Office website (see link above).
Additional Institutional & Departmental Benefits
Below are the benefits received during the PGY 3-5 years:
- MUSC provided iPhone during residency
- Parking paid for PGY3-PGY5 residents
- Free Wellness Center Membership (fitness/gym)
- Monthly food allowance ($50/month plus $15 per 24-hour call)
- Membership to AAP, AAN & CNS for all 5 years of residency
- Specified textbooks are provided
- Travel funds for one national meeting between PGY-3 and PGY-5 years. Additional funds may be provided at the Chair’s discretion if the resident is to present at a conference.
- SC, DEA, DHEC licensure fees paid
- Lab coats and scrubs
- Insurance Benefits – Health, Dental, Disability
- 24/7 EAP services
