Stipend Levels and Benefits For 2023-2024
Residency Stipend Levels
R-1 $65,464
R-2 $67,954
R-3 $70,963
R-4 $74,181
R-5 $77,731 |
Fellowship Stipend Levels
First Year $81,406
Second Year $85,691
Third Year $94,333 |
Moving Expenses
Moving expenses reimbursed up to $500.
Pre-tax Spending Accounts
Opportunity to pay for health care and childcare on a pre-tax basis
Residency PTO (Paid Time Off)
R-1 12 days
R-2 12 days
R-3 17 days
R-4 17 days
R-5 17 days |
Fellowship PTO (Paid Time Off)
First Year 17 days
Second Year 17 days
Third Year 17 days |
Educational Leave
All levels, five days
Interview Time
All levels, five days throughout residency
Thereafter, charged 1/2 PTO/1 interview day
Educational Allowances
R-1 $1,600.00 (Dental & Preliminary General Surgery)
R-1 $1,850.00 (All Others)
R-2 $1,500.00
R-3 $1,500.00
R-4 $1,650.00
R-5 $1,700.00
Leave of Absence
WellSpan’s leave of absence policy applies to all residents/fellows
Family medical leave provided for up to 12 weeks
Short-term disability is provided
Pension Plan Credit for Residents Employed by WellSpan Health
WellSpan provides credit for residency/fellowship time served to residents/fellows employed by the system immediately following residency/fellowship
Malpractice Insurance
Provided
Health Insurance
WellSpan Plus (POS/PPO), WellSpan Standard (POS/PPO), or WellSpan High-Deductible (HDHP) health plans.
Resident/fellow pays portion of premium
Other Insurances
Dental and vision insurance (resident/fellow pays portion of premium)
Disability and term life insurance (free to resident/fellow)
Voluntary group auto, home and pet insurance (easy access, competitive rates)
Living Quarters
On-call quarters furnished in hospital
Permanent residence provided by resident/fellow
Meals
Each resident/fellow will be provided with a swipe card on July 1
Dental residents will receive $1,680/academic year (July 1 through June 30) for meals
All other residents/fellows will receive $2,400/academic year (July 1 through June 30) for meals
Child Care Referral Service
Contracted vendor who provides assistance to residents/fellows needing to find child care in the community
Laundry
Lab coats provided
Free laundering of lab coats per OSHA regulation
Parking
Free to resident/fellow
Library
Professional librarians
Free literature searches
24-hour access
Pharmacy
Free prescriptions for resident and immediate family via the WellSpan Pharmacy (retail/outpatient). Not all prescription medications are covered - please check with the pharmacist regarding eligibility.
Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
A confidential counseling program for residents/fellows and immediate family members
Family Help Fund
Provides no interest loans and grants for family emergencies
Recreation
Employee Recreation Association available
