Our salaries are reviewed annually to ensure they are consistent with or above average resident salaries in similar markets. The pay cycle is monthly.

Base annual salary structure

Effective July 1, 2024

• First Year: $58,428
• Second Year: $60,677
• Third Year: $62,736

*Additional pay is afforded to third-year residents elected to serve as chief residents.

Matriculation Bonus: $2,000

Additional Reimbursements

Meals

• Meal card for $1,200/year to be used while on hospital rotations
• All physicians are given a 25 percent discount in cafeteria
• Hot, catered meals are provided for all noon conferences (scheduled daily except Tuesdays)

Vacation

• 15 days annually for vacation
• 6 days personal/sick days

Maternity Leave

• 4 Week “Maternity Elective” offered depending on PGY level. 
• Parental leave in accordance with ACGME policy.

Parking

• Free, secured, and patrolled parking 24 hours a day, seven days a week

Lab Coats

• Personalized lab coats with embroidered name and laundry service

Wellness benefits

• Discounted rates for local fitness centers offered through medical insurance program

Retirement

• Residents are eligible to participate in a 403(b) tax-deferred matched savings plan

Training Certifications (Value $570)

• Pediatric Acute Life Support (PALS)
• Neonatal Resuscitation Program (NRP)
• Advanced Life Support in Obstetrics (ALSO)

Licensure (Value $2,150)

• USMLE or COMLEX Step 3 (Time off & registration fee)
• ABFM Board Certification Exam (Time off & registration fee)

Resources (Value $480/year)

• Access to the following on any on campus computer or through CHRISTUS portal if off campus
• UpToDate
• Lexicomp
• Access to Texas A&M Medical Sciences Library

Memberships (Value $60/year)

• American Academy of Family Physicians (AAFP)
• Texas Academy of Family Physicians (TAFP)
• Alamo Chapter of the TAFP

Education Expenses

• PGY-1: Step 3 reimbursement
• PGY-2: $500
• PGY-3: Board Prep/Exam reimbursement

Insurance Coverage 

• Group medical insurance: Comprehensive Medical Insurance is provided. An option is available to finance other family members with the program covering over 60 percent of the cost. A range of health plan options is available to choose from. Each year the resident can choose to continue the plan or can opt for a change in plan services. Health plan options are available that reduce taxable income through medical and dental coverage deductions. (Value $5,280 per year)
• Group dental insurance: An employee-funded dental plan is available as an optional service. (Value $165)
• Life and Accidental Death and Dismemberment: A policy paying one-time annual salary is provided.
• Disability insurance: Disability insurance provisions for both short- and long-term disability.
• Term Life insurance coverage: A policy of 1x annual salary is provided, more coverage can be purchased as an option.
• Professional liability: Comprehensive liability coverage in the amounts of $200,000/$600,000, consistent with current medico-legal and community standards, is provided to the resident.
• Annual physical exam: $100 value available on anniversary date.
• Flexible Spending Accounts: health care and dependent daycare