Emergency Medicine Residency Program

SALARIES - 2024-2025

  • First Year - $63,208
  • Second Year - $64,253
  • Third Year - $67,832

PROGRAM BENEFITS

  • Meal Stipend provided for each shift 
  • Resident Education Fund helps to pay for books, study materials, and approved devices (up to $4,500 over 3 years). In year 2 and beyond it can cover certain exam fees/dues, licensure and conference/courses as approved by the Program Director and based on the availability of funds
  • Professional Malpractice Insurance paid for by Riverside Regional Medical Center
  • Certain personalized uniforms provided based on Program Year
  • One time Moving Stipend of up to $1,000 (taxed)
  • Tintinalli’s, ninth edition (Electronic Version)

RHS BENEFITS AND INSURANCES

  • Medical and Pharmacy Insurance available*
  • Dental, Vision and other voluntary benefits available*
  • Employer-Paid Life insurance provided**
  • Employer-Paid Disability Insurance provided**

*If enrolled in Medical, Dental, Vision or other benefits your benefits will begin on the first of the month following 30 days of employment. You may want to consider an interim medical plan to bridge the gap between your employment start date and the date your medical insurance begins. 
**For Disability and Life Insurance policies will be in force following the applicable waiting period.

PAID TIME OFF

  • PTO (Paid Time Off) plans used for vacation and time off 
  • Year 1 = up to 120 hours (15 days) 
  • Year 2 and onward = 160 hours (20 days)
  • Sick Time for Resident’s own illness = 96 hours (12 days)
  • Resident Paid Leave for approved medical, parental, and caregiver leave(s) of absence = up to six (6) weeks (or 240 hours), available to use on a continuous or intermittent basis, at any time during Resident’s participation in a Program

OTHER BENEFITS

  • SafeHaven/confidential support, Clinician Peer Coaching, Counseling, Financial and Legal resources, Concierge and other EAP services focused on supporting you are available
  • Free parking
  • Wellness and Fitness Center Discounts
  • Dollar$mart Program for various employee discounts with participating businesses
  • Discounted rates for Child Care at Riverside Child Development and Learning Center
  • Team Member Discounts: 25 percent employee discount for using most Riverside health care services
  • Retirement – Start contributing pre-tax and Roth after-tax options, immediately.  Riverside matches a portion of your contributions, which are subject to a 3 year cliff vesting schedule.

The information presented regarding Compensation and Benefits is for illustrative purposes and is subject to change. It is not intended to guarantee employment, specific compensation or benefits. Riverside is an at-will employer.  

PGY-1,2,3

  • Resident Education Fund would include, books, study material, devices. No other conferences allowed for 1st year unless you are presenting a paper or poster
  • *Step III: will reimburse exam fee once. Given time off to take the exam. Recommend taking it during an EM rotation.
  • Temporary medical license fee.
  • EMRA & ACEP Dues
  • ITE Exam

*USMLE and COMLEX STEP III is expected to be taken during PGY1 year and must be passed to enter PGY3 year. If a resident does not pass Step III a six month probation period to pass the examination will be executed. If not passed at the end of the six month probation period, resident will be terminated. When Step III is passed, Riverside will reimburse for one test.