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Pediatric Residency Salary and Benefits

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.

Resident stipends (approximate)

  • PL1 = $61,935
  • PL2 = $64,151
  • PL3 = $66,221

Departmental Benefits

  • MUSC-provided iPhone during residency
  • Parking paid for
  • Wellness Center Membership (fitness/gym)
  • Reimbursement for approved travel when presenting at a conference
  • Step III reimbursed, when taken prior to Feb. 28 of PL1 year
  • SC, DEA, DHEC licensure fees paid
  • PALS, NRP, BLS, training
  • Lab coats and scrubs
  • Membership to AAP and AMA
  • Annual resident retreats
  • SC AAP Conference in PL2 year
  • Resident Wellness Activities
  • Insurance Benefits – Health, Dental, Disability
  • 24/7 Employee Assistance/Mental Health Support

Food

  • Monthly meal card allowance
  • Meal card supplement provided for all in-house night and weekend calls
  • Lunches provided for Pediatric Academic Half Day and other educational conferences throughout the year

Leave

  • Three weeks paid annual leave plus a holiday
  • Three weeks paid sick leave available
  • Maternity/Paternity/Medical Leave available

Texts & Online Resources

  • Med-Study Pediatric Core Curriculum Books for Pediatric Board Study
  • Med-Study Pediatric Q&A bank
  • Harriet Lane Handbook
  • MUSC Library, MUSC Library Books Online, and Clinical Resources (ie. PubMed, UptoDate etc.)
  • Pedialink and AAP Red Book and other online resources
Download GME Handbook (PDF)

Wellness

We have a dedicated pediatric wellness curriculum with two attending co-directors that incorporate a longitudinal program and meet with residents annually to discuss their personal wellness. Our program’s first priority is assuring and maintaining a healthy work-life integration (not balance because then you have to take from one side to give to the other!). Our program consists of informational sessions to improve your multiple dimensions of wellness as well as discussions and teachings to improve resiliency and prevent burnout. A resident-led Wellness Committee meets regularly to brainstorm ideas, implement curricular components, and offer support and fun activities inside and outside of work for all of our residents. Our institution has a robust Employee Assistance Program, and we have offered “opt-out” counseling to interns with dedicated time during the workday to attend these sessions. 

Resident-faculty relationships are strengthened over optional book clubs hosted by faculty members in their homes. We also have annual sporting events and crawfish boils that are also well-attended and hosted by faculty. 

Most importantly, we want people to feel happy and healthy in and out of work. We have done yoga overlooking the harbor, and residents have coordinated many social activities, sporting events, and cultural events to improve camaraderie. Access to the Wellness Center (a large gym with swimming and fitness classes) on campus is provided for free for all residents and many local gyms, sporting events, and family activities offer discounts to MUSC employees which all keep us enjoying the beautiful Lowcountry year-round when we aren’t caring for our beloved patients.