Benefits & Stipends

PGY-1 - $1,000

  • ACP Associate Membership
  • IM Board Preparation Question Bank 
  • Technology/Educational resources 

PGY-2 through PGY-3 - $1,600

  • ACP Associate Membership
  • MKSAP (PGY-2)
  • IM Board Preparation Question Bank 
  • Technology/Educational resources 
  • Professional resources when applicable: Approved Medical Conference expenses, Temporary Missouri Physician and BNDD (Bureau of Narcotics and Dangerous Drugs) Licenses, Step 3 examination fee, Permanent State Licensing (end PGY-3)

Free Access To:

  • Johns Hopkins Abx Guide Site License
  • John’s Hopkins Learning Modules

Benefits

Salary: Competitive and maintained at market value, reviewed annually.

Visa Sponsorship: Processing and renewal fees covered by program through SSM Health and its Legal Department.

Vacation: 21 calendar days paid vacation. May be taken as three one 14-day + one 7-day vacation or three 7-day vacations. A continuous 3-week vacation will not be permitted.

Insurance: Medical, vision and dental insurance, including prescription benefits, are available to all SSM employees and their families. Life insurance and disability insurance are also available if desired. 

Professional Liability: Malpractice insurance coverage is provided.

Parking: Free parking near the hospital is provided.

Meals: Meals are not fully reimbursed. Annual meal stipend is provided and allocated with biweekly salary.

Housing: Excellent, affordable and safe housing is readily available in the area near the hospital. Housing expenses are the resident’s financial responsibility.

Moving Expenses: Residents may apply for reimbursement of a portion of their expenses incurred in relocating to St. Louis as outlined in employment contract.

  

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