Residency Benefits

All residents are provided with the following:

• 21 days of annual leave per contract year (15 weekdays, 6 weekend days)
• 21 days of sick leave per contract year (15 weekdays, 6 weekend days)
• 42 days of parental leave per contract year (30 weekdays, 12 weekend days)
• 9 holidays
• 8 days of professional leave per duration of residency for interviewing for professional employment or further medical training
• 5 days of educational leave per contract year to present papers or attend educational seminars
• ½ day of wellness leave per quarter

Family leave is offered for a maximum of four months, pending approval. It will use available annual and sick leave first with further leave of absence without pay (under FMLA). 

As of August 2022, current salaries are:

• PGY I: $65,550
• PGY II: $67,676
• PGY III: $70,139
• PGY IV: $72,736
• PGY V: $75,887
• PGY VI: $78,679
• PGY VII: $81,902

All residents are provided with the following: 

• Health care coverage for residents and their dependents is available through Blue Cross Blue Shield. Care or referrals obtained from a UNM provider at the UNM Health Sciences Center require no deductible or co-payment for most services, including hospitalizations.
• Dental insurance is available to residents and their dependents.
• Vision insurance is available to residents and their dependents.
• Disability insurance is available to residents.
• Life insurance is provided to residents at no cost.
• Malpractice and tail insurance are provided to residents at no cost.

UNM Hospital Benefits

• Meal money
• Call rooms
• Tennis, golf, pool, and gym facilities are available to housestaff and dependents
• White coats provided by department
• Reduced parking rates of $40 per year in university hospital lot

Financial Benefits

• 403 (b) plan
• Eligibility for membership at Nusenda Credit Union
• Education stipend of $750 per year
• USMLE Step III / COMLEX Level III exam fee paid by GME
• Step III BoardVitals Question Bank access

Tuition Reimbursement

Reimbursement is available upon successful completion for up to 8 hours per semester (4 in summer) of academic credit toward a degree (e.g., masters) in a health-related field for professional development.