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: $56,650 + $1,500 Relocation Stipend + $500 Educational Stipend
- PGY2: $58,200 + $1,000 Educational Stipend
- PGY3: $60,100 + $1,500 Educational Stipend
Chief Resident Stipend & Professional Development
The two (2) PGY3 peer-selected Chief Residents receive:
- Additional $2,000 each in compensation
- Registration, travel, and hotel reimbursement to attend one (1) Chief Resident professional development conference chosen by the Program Director and not to exceed $1,500 per Chief Resident
Educational Stipend
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.
Memberships/Dues/Fees/Other Reimbursements
- ACLS/BLS/ALSO Certification (PGY1) and Recertification (PGY3)
- PALS & NRP Certification (PGY1) and Recertification (PGY3)
- State of Alabama Limited Medical License
- USMLE/COMLEX Step III (one attempt when taken during training)
- AAFP Membership
- Alabama Academy of FP Membership
- Up to $1,500 reimbursed for a one-time PGY2 or PGY3 international rotation
Insurance
- Dental, Health, Vision Insurance options for residents and eligible dependents, available Orientation Day 1
- 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
- Up to 5 days Conference Attendance LOA
- Up to 2 weeks (14 days) annually of Sick Leave
- 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.
2024-2025 Resident Benefits