Resident Life

We offer a variety of ways to support residents in their personal lives as well as their educational pursuits.

personal benefits

caregiver leave

Residents may utilize up to six weeks of PAID leave during their residency training for care of any family member - extending from a newborn child to an aging parent

PTO
(vacation)

Residents have FOUR WEEKS of PTO per academic year, allowing for time to rest and recharge during training.

insurance benefits

Residents have access to comprehensive health insurance including fertility benefits. Additional insurance includes short term disability, long term disability, life insurance, and worker's comp.

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Financial Planning Consultations

401K Matching

Employee Stock Purchase Plan

HCA Laptop Computer

iPhone / Cell Service

educational benefits

Step 3 support

We will prepare you for success on Step 3 by providing access to a question bank. We will also reimburse your test fees!

educational subscriptions

Utilize multiple difference resources however you learn best: residents have access to ACEP PEERprep, Rosh Review, Hippo:EM, and EM:RAP

library access

At home and on shift, residents have comprehensive medical library access including EM top journals and EM textbooks

research support

Our Research Director Dr. Mhyre offers vast experience in research and mentors residents as they pursue scholarly work.

salary and financial literacy

Nashville's moderate cost of living provides an exciting and comfortable place to live on a resident's salary. We are also focused on improving physician financial literacy through a series of lectures as well as focused discussions.

PGY 1

$63,808

($62,858 salary + $950 meals)

+ $1000 Orientation Stipend

PGY 2

$66,012

($65,062 salary + $950 meals)

PGY 3

$68,280

($67,330 salary + $950 meals)

Community Engagement

Engaging with our local community outside of the ED is an important part of our overall commitment to the care and improvement of human life.

Our residents serve their communities through multiple avenues as individuals, as well as through residency-sponsored opportunities.

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