Residents are employees of University Hospital and affiliated with UT Health San Antonio. With these affiliations come many benefits!
Resident salaries just took a jump!
With San Antonio ranking as the 3rd fastest-growing and 7th largest city in the U.S., you’ll benefit from a vibrant urban environment without the hefty price tag. Combine that with our highly competitive salaries and world-class pediatric residency training, and it’s clear why UT Health San Antonio Pediatrics is the premier choice for your residency. Join us and experience a dynamic city with unparalleled professional rewards!
Post-Graduate Level | Annual Salary | Orientation Pay |
PGY 1 | $65,589.00 | $3,027.84 |
PGY 2 | $68,044.00 | $3,141.12 |
PGY 3 | $69,884.00 | $3,225.60 |
Major Benefits
- Health Insurance
- Dental Insurance
- Life Insurance
- Disability Insurance
- Professional Liability Insurance
Permits and Association Dues
- Texas Medical Board Physician in Training Permit application fee reimbursement
- American Academy of Pediatrics Junior Fellowship Membership – including the following publications: Pediatrics, Peds in Review, PREP, Pedialink access, and Red Book
- Texas Pediatric Society Membership fee
- San Antonio Pediatric Society Membership fee
- Pediatric Advanced Life Support Course – PALS certification and renewals
- Neonatal Advanced Life Support Course – NRP certification and renewals
Educational and Developmental Support
- MedStudy Board Review Curriculum print materials provided year 1
- Book funds provided years 2 and 3
- Travel funds and time allotted for scholarly work presentations
- Formal Board Review Course 2 months before General Pediatrics Board Exam
Vacation and Sick Leave
- 3 weeks of paid vacation time per year
- 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 extended call at University Hospital
- Complimentary parking for all residents provided by University Hospital
- White lab coats provided free of charge to incoming residents by University Hospital
- Scrubs provided and laundered by University Hospital
- Complimentary breakfast at morning conference
Maternity or Paternity Leave
- FMLA eligible in PGY 2 and 3 years
- Program supportive of parental leave choice: Institutional Progressive Parental Leave Policy to protect up to 6 weeks paid leave and flexibility in schedule to accommodate needs for paternal/maternal/or other LOA
- Innovative electives in infant development and lactation designed to help transition back from maternity leave