Compensation & Benefits
Salary
Academic year 2024-25 salaries for those in the core residency program:
| PGY I PGY II PGY III PGY IV PGY V PGY VI PGY VII PGY VIII | $84,452 $88,426 $92,726 $97,240 $101,982 $106,961 $112,189 $117,678 |
Discretionary Fund
A new $3,000 “discretionary component” of salary replaced the Education Fund and gives residents and fellows flexibility in terms of how to apply this increase from each paycheck depending on personal needs and goals such as for education, childcare, and loan payments.
Health Benefits
Residents are eligible to obtain personal and family health benefits at no cost through the Yale Health Plan, which provides care for students, employees, and faculty of Yale University. Other commercial health insurance plans are also available.
Disability Insurance Benefits
Disability benefits are provided for all residents at no charge.
License Costs
The residency program will reimburse you for your Connecticut license in the PGY3 and 4 year.
Vacation
Residents may take 4 weeks of paid vacation per a year.