Benefits and Salary

On this page:

Benefits

Health, Dental, and Life Insurance for Civilian Residents

Insurance, including health, dental, and life are proved by Premier Health and details can be requested from Medical Education.

Vacations

  • R1 – Three weeks
  • R2 – Three weeks
  • R3 – Three weeks
  • R4 – Three weeks

Meetings

  • Expenses for national meetings may be paid for those residents presenting papers.
  • First-year residents completing Step 3 are not required to use vacation or half-day leave time
  • First-year residents are allocated three days per contract year to attend continuing medical education meetings.
  • Second-year residents receive five days per contract year to attend medical meetings.
  • Third-year residents have seven days per contract year to attend medical meetings.
  • Fourth-year residents have seven days per contract year to attend an approved comprehensive obstetrics and gynecology review course. Attendance is mandatory.
  • Each resident is entitled to a paid half-day (up to 5 hours) per rotation block for personal appointments such as eye, dental, physical, PT test, etc. 

NOTE: Residents sponsored by the Air Force will be funded from TDY funds when available from the USAF Medical Center, Wright-Patterson.

Salary for Civilian Residents 

FY 2025-2026

  • R1 (PGY-1) $63,795
  • R2 (PGY-2) $65,551
  • R3 (PGY-3) $67,191
  • R4 (PGY-4) $68,807
  • R5 (PGY-5) $71,500
  • R6 (PGY-6) $74,123

Standard military compensation for rank and longevity.

    Other Information

    • Lab coats are provided by Medical Education
    • Free parking
    • Free gym access
    • Meal stipend
    • Civilian residents receive $1000 per year towards academic purchases (study materials, textbooks, laptop, Step 3 exam fees, permanent license fees, etc.)
    • Military residents receive $500 towards board review as a one-time reimbursement (this is a one-time reimbursement for the entirety of residency)

    While at Miami Valley Hospital, please note the following:

    • Miami Valley Hospital is a smoke-free environment; smoking is not permitted in or outside the hospital confines.
    • An annual history and physical examination must be completed, including appropriate lab work, drug screen and TB testing.
    • Evidence of employability (social security number) must be provided.
    • Residents should acquire state licensure upon eligibility. Military residents MUST obtain a license by the end of their second year.