Salary
We are dedicated to offer competitive salaries to recognize the hard work of our learners. Association of American Medical Colleges (AAMC) survey data is gathered annually to calculate resident stipends based on the projected 75th percentile of nationwide stipends. This amounts to approximately $3500 more for UW Health residents than the national median.
AY 2023-24 Stipends
PGY-1: $66,149*
PGY-2: $68,733*
PGY-3: $71,577*
*Amount includes $500 annual well-being stipend.
Well-Being Stipend
UW Health is committed to ensuring that residents remain physically and emotionally healthy during training. Residents are issued a $500 well-being stipend to their annual paychecks that is especially helpful for purchasing meals and other wellness needs throughout training.
Paid Time Off
Residents are entitled to:
- Three weeks of paid vacation each year, as well as up to 10 paid sick and/or bereavement days, 5 away-conference days, and leave time for job interviews, jury duty, exam preparation, or military leave
- Up to six weeks of paid parental leave—exclusive of vacation or sick leave—following the introduction of a new child or children by birth, adoption, foster care or legal guardianship
- Comprehensive health and dental insurance, partially subsidized by UW Health, for trainees and dependents
- Short- and long-term disability insurance options
GME Total Rewards and Employee Resources can be found at: https://www.med.wisc.edu/education/graduate-medical-education/total-rewards-and-employee-resources/