Residency Salary and Benefits
| Post
Grad Year |
Salary | Educational Expenses | Vacation |
| PGY-1 | $46,686 | $1,000 | 3 weeks |
| PGY-2 | $48,130 | $1,250 | 4 weeks |
| PGY-3 | $49,737 | $1,450 | 4 weeks |
| PGY-4 | $51,329 | $1,750 | 4 weeks |
| PGY-5 | $52,718 | $1,750 | 4 weeks |
- Health Insurance (Blue Cross and Blue Shield)
- Dental Insurance
- Life Insurance
- Long-Term Disability Insurance
- Pension Plan
- Vision Insurance (available)
- Malpractice Insurance
- Transitional Reimbursement up to $1,000 to include accreditation expenses (ie: limited educational license)
- Meal Stipend
- Membership Dues
- Free Parking
- House Staff Computers (with free LAN and Internet access)
- Physician Coats
- Immunizations
- Sick Leave
- Vacation Leave
- Flexible Benefits Plan (pre-tax deduction for dependent or medical care)
- Pension Plan
- 24-hour access to Saginaw Health Sciences Library
See more detailed explanation of above benefits
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As a chief resident you are given the opportunity to attend a week-long "Specialty Review in General Surgery" (Osler course). Residents are not required to use vacation or conference time days to attend the course and Synergy pays for all travel, lodging, registration and meal expenses. |
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Residents receive a stipend at the beginning of each academic year which covers meal allowance as well as lab coats. |
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Synergy Medical provides free training to residents in ultrasound, ACLS, ATLS, & FLS. |
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Residents who present at national or local conferences have all expenses paid for by Synergy for up to three days. |
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Residents are given an opportunity to participate in “Surgical Jeopardy” at the American College of Surgeons annual conference with all expenses paid for by Synergy Medical. |
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Residents are provided ongoing training and certification in ACLS, ATLS and FLS which is paid for by Synergy Medical. |