Salary & Benefits
Salary effective for 2024 – 2025 academic year. San Antonio has a favorable cost of living.
| Year | Salary |
|---|---|
| PGY-1 | $65,589.00 |
| PGY-2 | $68,044.00 |
| PGY-3 | $69,884.00 |
| PGY-4 | $72,707.00 |
| PGY-5 | $76,253.00 |
Major Benefits
- Health Insurance (cost shared)
- Dental Insurance
- Life Insurance
- Disability Insurance, short and long term
- Professional Liability Insurance
Permits and Association Dues
- Texas Medical Board Physician in Training Permit application fee reimbursement
- American Academy of Orthopedic Surgeons Resident Membership – including the
- Following publications: JAAOS Yellow Journal, SAOJ, and JBJS
Educational and Developmental Support
- AAOS ResStudy question bank provided year 1
- Education fund provided throughout all 5 years
- Conference funding provided by industry sponsors
- Travel funds and time allotted for scholarly work presentations and conferences
- Formal Board Review Course 2 months before ABOS Board Exam
Vacation and Sick Leave
- 15 days of paid vacation time per year
- Vacation time is not assigned and can be used anytime throughout the year, as long as coverage for clinical duties is obtained
- 10 paid days of sick leave per year for injury or illness
- Sick leave can be carried over through academic years during residency
- Additional days allotted for scholarly work, fellowship or job interviews and for personal medical and dental care
Meals, Parking and Uniforms
- Monthly meal stipend for overnight call at University Hospital, VA Hospital, and free meals at Methodist Hospital facilities
- Complimentary parking for all residents provided by University Hospital
- White coats provided free of charge to incoming residents
- Scrubs provided and laundered by University Hospital
Maternity of Paternity Leave
- FMLA eligible
- Supportive environment for parental leave choices using a combination of sick leave and vacation time for maternity, paternity, or other extended leave