Stipend and Benefits

For a complete listing of benefits and resources for residents, refer to the VCU Graduate Medical Education and the Electronic Residency Application Service (ERAS) sites. A copy of a VCU resident contract is here.

Moonlighting

Moonlighting is permitted for residents who have met the qualifications, have acquired full and independent licensure in the Commonwealth of Virginia, and have appropriate liability insurance coverage. Moonlighters must comply with the ACGME and duty hour requirements.


Salaries and Financial Assistance

Residents in the program earn competitive salaries, in addition to stipends, book allowance and paid vacations, among other benefits listed on the Graduate Medical Education Web site.

2011-12 resident salaries:
PGY-1: $47,727
PGY-2: $49,060
PGY-3: $50,827
PGY-4: $51,783

Three weeks paid vacation per year.

(Other benefits including liability insurance, health insurance, on-call meals and one-month hospital-funded away rotation.)