During the academic year 2006-2007, salaries for House Staff in the Graduate Medical Education Programs at Carolinas Medical Center will be as follows:

• PGY-1 $43,698
• PGY-2 $44,797
• PGY-3 $46,365

Benefits:
CMC provides (at no charge to the House Staff) the MedCost Care Plan, CIGNA Dental Plan, and prescription drug coverage for House Staff members and their dependents. Professional liability, life, and disability insurances are provided for House Staff only.

House Staff receive two weeks vacation annually with one additional week during their third year of training. (For programs lasting longer than three years, third week can be taken a subsequent year if not taken during third year.)

An additional five days per academic year is allowed for an educational trip for which tuition and expenses up to $1900 are provided.

Free parking is provided. Meals are provided for on-call and frequently for noontime educational conferences.

Note: Premiums for medical insurance are paid for House Staff and their dependents only if the MedCost Care Plan is chosen. House Staff will be responsible for all co-pays for medical, dental, and prescription expenses.

House Staff enrolling in the MedCost Care Plus Plan will be responsible for all premiums (individual and family) and any co-pays and charges not covered by plan.