SALARY and benefits

One of the best parts of working at CMC is that we feel valued and respected by the hospital. We are fortunate to have a competitive salary and benefits package that allows our residents to live comfortably for all three years of residency. Charlotte is a growing city, more affordable than most other cities of similar size. In 2021, resident salaries at all PGY levels received a $5,000 raise and are now even more competitive.

Salary:

• PGY-1 – $60,400
  
• PGY-2 – $63,100
• PGY-3 – $65,700
• PGY-4 – $68,800
• PGY-5 – $71,800

Meal stipend:

• Residents receive approximately $800-$900 quarterly to spend at hospital cafeterias and cafes including Caribou Coffee. Additionally, residents have access to multiple resident and physician lounges in the hospital, each of which is stocked 24/7 with sandwiches, salads, snacks, coffee, and other drinks.

Parking:

• Parking is free for residents at a reserved parking deck just outside the emergency department.
  

Health/dental/vision insurance:

• Two health plan options exist to choose from, each of which is subsidized by Atrium Health and paid for through payroll deduction. Residents/fellows may choose from an HSA or FSA with Copay plan. Additionally, Atrium provides $750 or more of bonus contributions yearly for completing simple LiveWELL incentives. 
  
• Employer pays premiums for dental coverage by DELTA Dental for resident/fellow and eligible dependents/spouses.
  
• Vision is covered by Community Eye Care with no copay for eye exams and a $200 annual allowance for eyewear. Premium is paid by the resident/fellow.
  

Voluntary benefits:

• Residents/fellows have the option to enroll in additional benefits including home, auto, and pet insurance and other benefits.
  

Moonlighting:

• Internal moonlighting is offered to PGY-2/3s working in the low-acuity wing of our ED. External moonlighting is allowed but must be organized by the resident/fellow.

Liability insurance:

• Residents are fully covered while working as a resident/fellow and while in-house moonlighting. External moonlighting is not covered.

Disability insurance:

• Short and long-term disability coverage is provided by Atrium health to 60% of base salary.

See official: 2021-2022 SUMMARY OF BENEFITS