Salary & Benefits

The Department of Pediatrics at the University of Texas Medical School at Houston is dedicated to improving the health and welfare of all infants, children, and adolescents.

Resident and Fellow Stipends

2007-2008 Academic Year
Program Year	Annual*
PGY-1	$42,482
PGY-2	$43,308
PGY-3	$44,532
PGY-4	$45,992
PGY-5	$47,472
PGY-6	$49,331
PGY-7	$51,336
*Effective date: 06/24/2008

Benefits

Paid Leave

Vacation: 14 working days for PGY 1
21 working days PGY 2 and above per contract year
Sick Leave: 12 working days per contract year
Rollover cap of 30 working days
Educational Leave: 5 working days per contract year with Program Director Approval

Insurance Programs at No Cost to Resident

Comprehensive medical care plan (Choice of HMO or PPO)
Dental Insurance
Vision Insurance
$100,000 basic life insurance
Disability insurance
Accidental Death & Dismemberment insurance
Professional Liability Insurance

Other Benefits

Dependent Medical, Dental & Vision Insurance available at group rates
Supplemental Disability Insurance
Paid and unpaid leaves of absence
Tax-deferred annuity plans
Uniforms & Badges at no cost - free laundry of lab coats
Paid membership in Harris County Medical Society and The Texas Medical Association
Dues paid by Department - Texas Pediatric Society, AAP
Scholarships for travel to national conferences
Resident OSCE (standardized patients)
State of the art skills lab
Pediatric Resident lounges at CMHH & LBJ Hospital
Remote access to electronic medical records
On call meal tickets
Subsidized Resident parking at UTPB ($50 monthly), free LBJ & MDA parking (while on rotation)
E-mail account

Services and Support Groups

The Univerisity of Texas Health Science Center at Houston offers many services to assist you during your residency and/or fellowship training program. .

Family Work/Life Program: This program offers assistance in balancing a resident's work and personal lives through a variety of services. More specific information is available at their website.
Child Development Center: The Child Development Center is designed to create a safe wholesome environment where children enjoy living and learning. A nurturing creative atmosphere conducive to fostering a balance of each child's social, physical, intellectual and emotional development is provided. Individuality is recognized and used as a base on which to encourage children to reach their maximum potential.
Employee Assistance Program: The program offers services to help residents resolve problems in their personal lives that may affect performance in their Programs. Refer to the EAP website for specific services available.
Recreation Center: The UTHSC-H Recreation Center offers a wide variety of quality facilities, equipment, and programs designed for health and fitness, as well as for fun and relaxation. Membership is open to all UT students, faculty, staff and families and affiliates, including Texas Medical Center institutions and UT Alumni.