Salary & Benefits
GRMC Family Medicine Residency offers competitive benefits packages to all residents. To view current benefits packages, please download below.
Salaries
Salaries for the current residency calendar:
- PGY1: $58,000 + $1,500 relocation stipend
- PGY2: $60,000
- PGY3: $62,000
Educational Stipend
Residents may receive reimbursement for up to $1,500 per academic year. The educational stipend may be utilized by residents to be reimbursed for educational expenses pre-approved by the program director. These expenses include, but are not limited to: medical books, journals, question banks, board review materials, and society memberships not covered by the program.
Professional Development
In addition to the educational stipend, residents may receive reimbursement for up to $3,000 expenses related to conference attendance and/or research presentation. Note this is a one-time allotment to be used throughout the course of training. The conference must be pre-approved by the Program Director prior to submitting presentations or registering.
Licensure and Membership Fees
- State of Alabama Limited Medical License
- AAFP membership
- Alabama Academy of FP membership
Provided Certifications / Other Reimbursements
- ACLS/BLS/ALSO certification (PGY1) and recertification (PGY3)
- PALS & NRP Certification (PGY1) and Recertification (PGY3)
- Up to $1,000 for USMLE/COMLEX Step III (first attempt only)
- Up to $1,500 reimbursed for a one-time PGY2 or PGY3 international rotation
Insurance
- Dental, health, and vision insurance options for residents and eligible dependents
- Employee Assistance Program
- Life / Disability / AD&D Insurance
- Malpractice insurance coverage
Vacation and Leave(s) of Absence
- 4 weeks (28 days) annually of paid vacation and sick veave (combined)
- 1 week off the week of Christmas or New Years
- PGY2s and PGY3s will receive up to 7 days annually for educational leave. This can be used for approved conferences, Step 3 / Level 3, ABFM boards, and site visits
- Up to 2 weeks (14 days) annually of bereavement
- Up to 6 weeks (42 days) of one-time medical, parental, caregiver Leave
Other Perks
- Free on-campus parking
- 2 white coats in PGY1 and 1 white coat in PGY2 and PGY3
- Free meals at hospital during clinical and educational work hour assignments
Click below to download a sample of our resident benefits summary and related policies.
2025-2026 Resident Benefits