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 Academic Year 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 |
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 - In PGY2, residents will receive $1,000 for reimbursement of approved board preparation expenses.
MKSAP 19 - Exam prep and continuous learning provided at no cost to incoming residents.
Educational Conferences - Residents are given 5 days of conference time each year for medical conventions and conferences outside the hospital. Travel and accommodation expenses are not included.
Life Support Certification Courses - These courses will be provided at no cost to the resident.
Moonlighting - PGY-2 and PGY-3 residents may engage in moonlighting activities, restrictions apply.
Lab Coats- Up to two 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, beverages, and large screen TV.