Salary and Benefits

Resident salaries for the 2023-2024 academic years. These will be updated this year after scheduled union-led contract negotiations.

Level Salary ($)
PGY-1 66,247
PGY-2 68,988
PGY-3 74,469
PGY-4 77,049
PGY-5 79,307
PGY-6 81,403
PGY-7 85,592
PGY-8 87,382
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In addition to the above salaries, residents receive a $3500/year meal allowance

Other Benefits:

Radiology resources - complimentary access to RADPrimer, STATdx and e-Anatomy

American Institute for Radiologic Pathology’s (AIRP) four-week resident course in Silver Spring, MD paid for by the residency program

Vacation - Four weeks of vacation each year

Conference expenses paid for by the radiology department when presenting in a conference

Malpractice insurance coverage is provided by the Health and Hospitals Corporation (HHC) of the City of New York

Committee of Interns and Residents (CIR) –Resident union that provides resident support through activism and benefits. CIR provides:

  • $550 New Resident Differential bonus when you begin residency
  • $750 Professional Education Plan (PEP) each year provides reimbursement for educational activities, educational equipment, and registration fees
  • $1,500 Continued Learning Program (every 3 years)
  • $3,000 QI/PS Quality Improvement Scholarship
  • $3500 meal allowance in addition to standard salary
  • $3500 childcare reimbursement
  • Prescription coverage $500 yearly for member and $500 yearly for each dependent
  • Optical coverage, one free eye exam yearly for each dependent and one free pair of lenses and set of frames yearly for each dependent (up to $225)
  • Dental coverage, two plans through Guardian: Managed Dental Guard (an in-network plan) and Dental Guard Preferred (an out-of-network plan)
  • Life insurance, $150,000 for member -- $20,000 for spouse
  • Disability insurance, Short Term Disability -- up to $875 a month up to 90 days, Long Term Disability -- 70% of annual salary up to $3,500 per month
  • Other benefits: OB/GYN, Newborn, Out-Patient Mental Health, Legal Services benefit, Free Rosetta Stone Language benefit, New York Sports Club discount