Resident Salary & Benefits​​​​​​​

At DePaul, we are committed to supporting our residents both personally and professionally. Our comprehensive benefits package is designed to help you thrive throughout residency while preparing you for a successful career in family medicine.

Resident Salary

Resident salaries are reviewed annually to remain competitive and reflect cost-of-living adjustments.

Training Level Annual Salary

• PGY-1 $60,741

• PGY-2 $62,722

• PGY-3 $64,790

Health, Insurance & Retirement Benefits

Residents are eligible for a comprehensive benefits package through DePaul, including:
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Health & Insurance

• Medical insurance (including prescription coverage)

• Dependent medical insurance

• Dental insurance

• Vision insurance

• Disability insurance

• Professional liability (malpractice) insurance

​​​​​​​Retirement ​​​​​​​

403(b) Retirement Plan

•  ​​​​​​​Retirement plan administration through Transamerica

​​​​​​​Paid Time Off & Leave

Vacation

• Four (4) weeks of paid vacation annually (20 days per academic year)​​​​​​​

• Vacation time does not carry over into the next academic year​​​​​​​

Sick Leave
Paid sick leave provided each academic year*

Bereavement Leave

• Up to 3 working days for funerals within a 300-mile radius of New Orleans

• Up to 5 working days for funerals outside a 300-mile radius of New Orleans

Holiday Schedule
Holiday coverage is based on the resident's assigned rotation schedule.

​​​​​​​Medical, Parental & Caregiver Leave

Paid Leave
In accordance with ACGME requirements, residents are eligible for:

• Six (6) weeks of paid medical, parental, or caregiver leave for qualifying reasons beginning on the first day of residency training

• Vacation and sick leave exceeding one (1) week must be used first as part of the leave period

• One (1) week of paid sick or vacation leave shall be reserved for use outside the six (6) weeks of paid leave during the academic/appointment year that a resident takes a paid medical, parental, or caregiver leave.

Unpaid Leave
Additional unpaid medical, parental, or caregiver leave may be available under the Family and Medical Leave Act (FMLA) for eligible residents who have exhausted their 6 weeks of paid parental, medical or caregiver leave or for whom paid parental, medical or caregiver leave is not otherwise available.
Click here for additional Leave Policy informtaion

​​​​​​​Continuing Medical Education (CME)

We are committed to supporting lifelong learning and professional development. Residents receive: 

• Annual CME/Educational Stipend: $1,500 per resident

• Funds may be used for approved educational activities, conferences, board preparation materials, and professional development expenses

Additional Resident Benefits

Residents also receive:

• ACLS Certification

• PALS Certification

• BLS Certification

• ALSO Certification

• Two embroidered lab coats at the start of residency

• Free on-site parking

• LifeMart Employee Discount Program

• Career placement assistance for employment, fellowship, or academic opportunities after graduation

*Please note: Benefits are subject to change. Refer to the Resident Leave Policy and Graduate Medical Education policies for complete eligibility requirements and benefit details.