Stipends - Academic Year 2023-2024

The rate of resident stipends at Western Reserve Hospital is determined by the postgraduate year level of training. Stipend rates for 2023-2024 year are as follows:

Level of Training Annual Salary
PGY -1  $     59,299.60
PGY -2  $     61,135.53
PGY -3  $     63,309.42
PGY -4  $     65,060.40
PGY -5 and above  $     66,664.63

The rate of resident stipends at Western Reserve Hospital is determined by the postgraduate year level of training. Stipend rates for 2024-2025 year are as follows:

Level of Training Annual Salary
PGY -1  $     60,485.59
PGY -2  $     62,358.24
PGY -3  $     64,595.61
PGY -4  $     66,631.61
PGY -5 and above  $     68,331.25

Benefits & Resident Resources

This information is a summary of benefits available to residents. For candidates, you will receive a more detailed description of benefits upon acceptance of an invitation to interview with one of our residency programs. 

Medical and Dental/Vision insurance - several plan options are available to choose from at competitive rates. 

Malpractice/ liability insurance is carried on each resident by the hospital.

Life Insurance & 401(k) Profit Sharing are available to residents.

Short/Long Term Liability is available to residents.

Paid Time Off - 20 working days per year per approval of the program director (includes time off for illness, bereavement and vacation).

Educational Allowance - Residents receive $1,500 per academic year for reimbursement of educational equipment, supplies and fees.

Board Preparation Allowance - Residents receive $1,000 for reimbursement of approved board preparation expenses. 

Educational Conferences - Residents are given 5 days of conference time each year for medical conventions and conferences outside the hospital. A travel allowance will be provided for required conferences, covering registration, hotel and airfare; all travel must be pre-approved to receive allowance. 

Life Support Certification Courses - The following courses will be provided at no cost to the resident based on the residency program; BLS, ACLS, ATLS. PALS is available if desired and may be reimburse through the education allowance.

Moonlighting - PGY-2 through PGY-5 residents may engage in moonlighting activities, restrictions apply.

Lab Coats - Up to 2 lab coats are provided each year.

Parking - Provided at no cost.

In-House Gym - weight lifting and cardio equipment on site. 

Resident Lounge - space exclusively for residents with sitting areas, work stations, lockers, refreshments & snacks, and large screen TV.