Stipends will be reevaluated in the fall of each year and any changes will be made effective October 1 each year. All Residents will be notified if there are changes to the established stipend levels.

Resident stipends (approximate)

PG-1	$43,947
PG-2	$45,008
PG-3	$46,965
PG-4	$48,999

DEPARTMENTAL BENEFITS

Money:
Step III paid for
$500 moving bonus
Meal money provided for all in-house call
Monthly food/beverage/snack stipend provided monthly

Food:
Complimentary coffee provided for morning report
Meal vouchers provided for food delivery on weekend calls

Leave:
3 weeks paid annual leave
6 days Winter Holiday leave
6 weeks maternity leave (3 weeks paid + 3 weeks sick)
2 weeks paternity leave (2 weeks paid)

Child Support:
Child Care support for parents - $250/wk x 6 weeks (maximum $3,900)

Texts Provided:
PL-1 Year - Nelson Textbook of Pediatrics
PL-2 Year - Zitelli's Atlas of Pediatric Diagnosis
PL-3 Year - Med-Study Pediatric Core Curriculum Books

Other Benefits:
2 Gigabyte USB "jumpdrive" provided
Complimentary membership to Student Wellness Center (Fitness/Gym)
PALS, NALS, BLS training provided
Complimentary lab coats, scrubs, and laundry service
Membership to AMA and AAP
Annual resident retreats
South Carolina AAP conference all-expenses paid in PL-2 year


Highlights of the benefits allotted by the Department of Graduate Medical Education are covered below.

ADDITIONAL INSTITUTIONAL BENEFITS