Graduate Medical Education (GME) Salaries & Benefits

PGY-1: $62,000 + $8,000 relocation bonus + $2,000 moving expenses + $2,000 for continuing medical education (CME)
PGY-2: $64,000 + $2,000 CME
PGY-3: $66,000 + $2,000 CME

Annual leave: 21 paid days per year for vacation, holidays, illness, or personal time
CME leave:
- PGY-1: 2 additional days
- PGY-2: 3 additional days
- PGY-3: 5 additional days

Health and dental insurance: Provided at no cost for you and your family
Life insurance: Two times your annual salary, rounded to the nearest $1,000 (up to $500,000), at no cost
Malpractice insurance: Provided while you are in the residency program
Disability insurance: Available at no cost to you
Workers’ compensation: Coverage for job-related injuries or illness

Virginia license fees:
- Limited license: $55 initial / $35 renewal
- Permanent license: $302 reimbursed for PGY-2 and PGY-3
- Drug license: $888 reimbursed for PGY-2 and PGY-3
- Renewal of permanent license reimbursed if required during residency
Exam fees:
- USMLE Step 3: $910 reimbursed
- COMLEX Step 3: $925 reimbursed
- ABFM board exam: $1,300 reimbursed (late fees not covered)
- ACOFP board exam: $500 reimbursed (late fees not covered)

Childcare: Available on a space-limited basis at employee cost, variable rate based on age of child. Click here to learn more.
Employee discount: 25% off medical services after insurance
Vaccinations:
- Hepatitis B
- Rubella/Rubeola (if needed)
- Diphtheria Toxoid (if needed)
- Annual TB skin test
- Influenza vaccine (as needed)
Pre-employment physical: Required, including drug screening
Uniforms: Two lab coats provided
Parking: Free at all sites
Meals: Annual meal stipend provided
Fitness center: Free membership at Valley Health Wellness & Fitness Center in Winchester
- Learn more: https://www.vhwellfit.com

Section 125 plan: Set up pre-tax accounts for dependent care and unreimbursed medical expenses
Tax-sheltered annuities:
- Available through VALIC and Lincoln National
- Valley Health matches 50% of your first 4% contribution (up to 2% of base pay)
- Five-year vesting rules apply to funds matched by Valley Health System

Family and medical leave: Includes maternity and paternity leave
Military leave: Available per federal guidelines
Professional memberships:
- AAFP dues paid annually
- AOA dues paid if applicable

Incentive stipend: Additional monthly stipend for PGY-2 and PGY-3 residents who plan to stay and practice in the Valley Health service area
Post-residency options: Wide range of practice opportunities available in the region