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Pediatric Residency Salary and Benefits

Resident Stipends 

Stipends will be reevaluated in the fall of each year, and any changes will be made effective Oct. 1 each year. All residents will be notified, if there are changes to the established stipend levels.

Stipend Details

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
  • Memberships to the American Academy of Pediatrics (AAP) and American Medical Association (AMA)
  • Attendance at the South Carolina AAP Conference during PGY-2 year

Training & Clinical Resources

  • PALS, NRP, and BLS certification training provided
  • Lab coats and scrubs provided
  • Parking fees covered

Wellness & Community

  • Annual resident retreats
  • Resident wellness activities throughout the year
  • Lunch provided during Pediatric Academic Half Day and additional educational conferences
  • 3 weeks of paid annual leave plus 6 days over Christmas or New Year
  • 3 weeks of paid sick leave
  • 6 weeks of paid Parental/Caregiver/Medical (PCM) leave

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

Additional GME Benefits

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

GME Institutional Benefits