Resident Benefits

We hope you find the information below helpful to you as you consider our residency. At UMass, we take great pride in putting the "family" into family medicine. To learn more about the resources we offer to residents with families, check out a printable copy of our Resident Family Resource Guide. With additional questions on this topic, please contact David Gilchrist, MD, our Associate Residency Director, at David.Gilchrist3@umassmemorial.org or 508-334-1089.  For additional benefit information, see the GME page of UMass Medical School.  

Resident salaries for 2013-2014:  PGY-1: $53,300     PGY-2: $55,299     PGY-3: $58,011 

Child Care On-site facilities with sliding fee scale.(Read here to learn more about our available UMMS Mother's Rooms. ) Information and referrals to other facilities also provided Dependent Care Assistance program Allows pre-tax payment of up to $5,000 per year for care expenses Health Care Spending Accounts Allows pre-tax payment of up to $2,500 per year for qualified health care expenses Tuition Remission Spouse and children may receive up to full tuition remission at state colleges and universities. Employment Assistance For Spouse/Significant Other Resident Fringe Benefits Insurance Health Insurance for resident/fellow and family. Choice of HMOs, PPOs or Indemnity Insurance 75% of premiums paid by UMMS $5,000 Term Life Insurance with option to purchase additional coverage Family Dental Insurance - 100% paid by UMMS; extended coverage available for nominal fee Vision plan available Long Term Disability Insurance Discounted Automobile and Home Insurance Annual Vacation - 3 Weeks Paid Reading Week Paid  Leave Leaves of Absence: Maternity, Paternity, Family Leave, Adoption Leave State Retirement System Retirement in lieu of Social Security - contributions are refundable upon leaving the State System Tax Sheltered Annuity Programs Additional Resident Benefits Discounts and information for cultural and recreational activities Continuing Medical Education allowance Practice management seminars and assistance PDA provided Job placement program for graduating residents Practice management seminars and assistance Financial assistance, including interest-free emergency loans Debt management seminars and assistance Student loan deferment certification House staff counseling program Meals when on call White coats and scrubs suits provided Housing information and assistance * Please note that through our GME office at UMass Medical School, there is free tuition for varous Continuing Education programs.