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Pediatric Primary Care Residency Salary & Benefits

Resident Stipends

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.

Resident Stipends

Professional & Educational Support

  • Reimbursement for approved conference travel and presentations
  • USMLE/COMLEX Step III reimbursement (when completed prior to February 28 of PGY-1 year)
  • South Carolina medical license, DEA, and DHEC fees covered
  • Membership to the American Academy of Pediatrics (AAP)
  • Attendance at the South Carolina AAP Conference during PGY-2 year

Training & Clinical Resources

  • PALS, NRP, and BLS certification and renewal training provided
  • MUSC branded jacket, vest, fleece, white coat, and scrubs provided throughout residency
  • Parking fees covered

Wellness & Community

  • Annual resident retreats
  • Dedicated resident wellness activities throughout the year
  • Lunch provided weekly during Pediatric Academic Half Day and additional educational conferences
  • 3 weeks of paid annual leave plus 6 days during the Winter holidays
  • 3 weeks of paid sick leave
  • 6 weeks of paid Parental/Caregiver/Medical (PCM) leave, with the option of an additional 4-week New Parent Elective

Textbooks & Online Resources

Residents receive access to a variety of educational materials and clinical resources, including:

  • Nelson Textbook of Pediatrics for board preparation
  • MedStudy Pediatrics Q&A Bank
  • MUSC Library resources, including online textbooks and clinical databases (PubMed, UpToDate, and more)
  • PediaLink, AAP Red Book, and additional online learning resources
  • Access to Medical Spanish learning modules through Canopy

Additional GME Benefits

MUSC’s Graduate Medical Education Office offers institution-wide insurance, retirement, and wellness benefits to all residents and fellows.

GME Institutional Benefits