Emergency Medicine Residency - Erie: Benefits and Salaries

Salaries (as of 2024-2025):

Residents are paid a yearly salary per the list below, divided into bi-weekly paychecks. Direct deposit is required.

  • PGY1: $65,718
  • PGY2: $67,535
  • PGY3: $69,377

Educational Stipends

  • Chief Resident: $4,000 (if co-chiefs, the stipend is shared)
  • PGY1: $2000
  • PGY2-3: $1800

Benefits

  • Medical/Dental/Prescription Plan with family plan option (residents and associates pay a portion of the premium)
  • Reimbursement of out-of-town moving expenses up to $2,000 with detailed receipts (subject to prevailing tax rate)
  • Meal stipend provided for use while on duty at Saint Vincent Hospital & meal reimbursement while on mandatory outside rotations (Adult Trauma & Children's Pediatric Trauma)
  • 24-hour parking available in parking garage (residents and associates pay a monthly fee)
  • Free scrubs and personalized lab coats
  • Malpractice insurance
  • Life insurance and long-term disability insurance
  • 401(k) Plan options
  • Educational stipend
  • Three weeks of paid vacation per year
  • Child Care Center available (residents pay child care fees)
  • Housing - Resident housing will be provided for residents for mandatory outside rotations (Adult Trauma & Children's Pediatric Trauma)