Pay Scale

The salary levels for residents and fellows for the 2024-2025 academic year are listed below.

PGY LevelYearly Salary
PGY163,302
PGY265,683
PGY367,902
PGY471,121
PGY574,104
PGY677,025
PGY780,318
PGY884,841

Insurance Benefits

Residents and fellows are provided various plans from which to choose for medical, dental, vision, prescription and life insurances, with optional coverages including disability, accidental death and dismemberment, and family coverage. Detailed benefit information can be found at My Total Rewards.

Liability Insurance

Professional liability insurance is provided by the University Self-Insurance Fund.

Leave

Detailed information regarding leave benefits for a particular residency or fellowship program can be obtained by contacting the program coordinator.

  • Vacation
  • Sick leave
  • Educational leave
  • Maternity and paternity leave
  • Bereavement, military and interview leave also available

Miscellaneous Benefits

  • Discount on medical book purchases
  • Lab coats and scrub suits provided
  • Meals available 24/7 in the Resident Lounge and in Essentials Cafe, The Grille and various vending machines
  • Fees paid for life support certification courses, including BLS, ACLS, PALS, NALS
  • Computer training available through the Center for Education & Development
  • Educational assistance for approved courses (Program specific)

Retirement Benefits

While residents and fellows are not eligible to participate in the university’s core retirement plans, they are eligible to participate in the voluntary retirement plans. Visit Total Rewards for more information about these plans.

Employee Assistance Program

The University of Missouri System’s Employee Assistance Program (EAP) is a confidential, professional service provided to all employees, their families, retirees and organizational work units. The EAP provides a variety of services to help employees influenced by a range of personal concerns or stressors. The EAP also assists work units and the larger organization to improve quality and productivity.