Emergency Medicine
Benefits
Salary
The New Jersey Medical School provides a comprehensive salary which gives residents the flexibility of living on either side of the Hudson River. (Effective September 1, 2009)
PGY - 1 $50,808
PGY - 2 $54,251
PGY - 3 $57,572
PGY - 4 $60,934
Benefits
- All residents have access to health insurance, prescription drug program, dental care, disability insurance, and life insurance. An educational stipend of $450.00 is provided for books and journals yearly. In addition, residents are given $600.00 to attend resident orientation in June.
- Our scheduling system is designed to provide coverage in the event of sudden illness or personal emergency.
- Daycare facilities are also available for house staff at minimal cost.
- All expense trips for conferences if you are the first author of a presentation.
Contracts
- House staff receive employment contracts valid for a maximum of one year. The contract refers to the duration of appointment, salary, training level (PGY), vacation, health benefits, liability coverage, uniforms and the obligations of the appointee.
Meals
- A meal card is provided for you to use during your night shifts and when you are on call.