During the academic year 2008-2009, salaries for House Staff in the Graduate Medical Education Programs at Carolinas Medical Center will be as follows:

• PGY-1    $45,227
• PGY-2    $46,365
• PGY-3    $47,988
• PGY-4    $49,668
• PGY-5    $51,405
• PGY-6    $53,206
• PGY-7    $55,068
• PGY-8    $56,994

Benefits:
CMC provides (at no charge to the House Staff) medical coverage under the Choice 20 Plan, prescription drug coverage (CarolinaCare and WHI), and CIGNA Dental Plan 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 Choice 20 Plan is chosen. House Staff will be responsible for co-pays for office visits, prescription and dental expenses. Medical Education Administration will assist with inpatient co-pays and deductibles.

House Staff enrolling in the Choice 10 Plan will be responsible for all premiums (individual and family) and any co-pays and charges not covered by plan.