Resident Compensation and Benefits at a Glance for 2022
Charleston Area Medical Center strives to be the best place to learn and the best place to work. We offer competitive salaries in addition to excellent benefits.
View information about resident salaries and benefits at CAMC in each category below.
Medical/Surgical Residents
PG-1 $53,191.00
PG-2 $55,647.00
PG-3 $57,516.00
PG-4 $59,558.00
PG-5 $61,660.00
PG-6 $63,661.00
PG-7 $65,494.00
Pharmacy Residents
PG-1 $45,992.59
PG-2 $47,943.95
Psychology Interns
$36,004.80
Resident Performance Based Compensation – Potential Earnings
Dependent upon semi-annual reviews of resident performance.
Medical/Surgical Residents: $3,000 Potential additional annual compensation
Pharmacy Residents: $2,400 Potential additional annual compensation
Psychology Interns: $1,800 Potential additional annual compensation
One time trip per resident; separate funds available for research related travel upon approval.
One Year Programs: $500
Medical/Surgical Programs (PGY2 & above): $3,000
All PG Levels: According to Call Schedule
Vacation leave
All PG Levels: 3 weeks (see leave policy in House Staff Handbook for full details)
Sick leave
All PG Levels: 12 days
Bereavement
All PG Levels: 24 hours' time off for a family member; 8 hours for a relative. The full list of family and relative relationships is provided in the House Staff Handbook.
Education days
All PG Levels: 7 days, maximum
Professional leave for interviews
All PG Levels: 3 days over the residency
Maternity leave
Maternity leave will be for a maximum of 6 weeks (non-FMLA eligible) or 12 weeks (FMLA eligible)
Use Sick/Vacation/Short Term Disability if eligible or time off without pay.
Paternity leave
Would fall under the FMLA guidelines (if eligible) and utilize vacation or time off without pay.
**Insurance and Retirement plans are reviewed annually in October and any changes implemented for January.
Blue Cross Blue Shield
PPO (includes pharmacy plan)
Employee pays premium ($75.00 - $266.00) per pay for non-tobacco users (depending on individual plan option) plus co-pays; tobacco users pay an additional $40.00 per pay premium.
HDHP (high-deductible health plan)
Employee pays premium ($35.00-$129.50) per pay for non-tobacco users depending on plan option.
You must pay “first dollar” on any expenses incurred until you meet your deductible. Once the deductible is met, the plan begins to cost share with you on expenses.
Note: If spouses are offered a health plan through their employer, then spouses are only eligible to enroll on CAMC’s plan for secondary coverage.
Delta Dental
Employee pays premium ($9.75 single; $19.25 employee plus children; $18.75 employees plus spouse; $27.75 family)
EyeMed Ranges from $1.40 per pay for employee to $4.75 for family.
Tax deferred deductions from paychecks to pay for expenses not covered by a Health Care plan.
Debit card system utilized for claims.
Flexible Spending Account (only available during open enrollment)
Max. Contribution allowed = $2,750
Health Saving Account (HDHP Only)
Employee Only - Max. Contribution = $3,650
Employee + Spouse, Children, or Family coverage – Max. Contribution = $7,300
Tax deferred deductions from paychecks to pay for Child Care expenses. Max. $5,000
Unum
Income protection at choice of 60% or 75% of basic pay is available.
(If a resident elects coverage on day one, there is no waiting period. Certain exclusions, along with a six-month preexisting condition, may apply. All employees must use 5 days of leave before eligible to use short-term disability. 75% coverage requires evidence of insurability form and approval by Unum.
Unum
Long Term Disability (LTD) benefits will be provided to all benefit eligible employees at no cost to the employee. LTD insurance replaces 60% of your income if you become partially or totally disabled for an extended time. Certain exclusions, along with a 12-month preexisting condition limitation, may apply.
Basic employee term life
Unum - 1X annual salary (up to $50,000) paid 100% by CAMC
Optional term life
Unum - Opportunity to purchase additional life insurance.
Spouse term life insurance
Unum - Opportunity to purchase life insurance on spouse.
Child term life insurance
Unum - Opportunity to purchase life insurance for children.
Accidental death and dismemberment
Unum - Opportunity to purchase.
Hospital indemnity insurance
Unum - Opportunity to purchase.
Critical illness insurance
Unum - Opportunity to purchase.
Accident insurance
Unum - Opportunity to purchase.
Fidelity Investments
Automatically enrolled. CAMC will make an employer matching contribution on your behalf if you have completed one year of service, worked at least 1,000 hours in an eligible status and you made salary deferral contributions for the year. The matching contribution by CAMC will be based on your deferral election.
Employee pharmacy
Payroll deduction and campus delivery service to some locations.
Credit union
One block east of Memorial Hospital
Direct checking/savings accounts, payroll deduct loans, Visa credit and debit cards.
Parking
Free on-site parking for all residents.
On-site cafeteria
Discounts offered for all employees in all three hospital locations.
Gift shop/café
Payroll deduction available on purchases in all CAMC hospitals.
Security
Escort and auto problem assistance available in all CAMC hospitals.
Pastoral care
Pastoral care assistance available to employees in all CAMC hospitals.
Pride card
Offers discounts at stores and for services in the Kanawha Valley.
Housing
CAMC offers affordable housing options near the Memorial and General hospital campuses.
Call rooms
Call rooms available in all three Charleston hospitals.
Employee assistance programs
Health Advocate (Employee Assistance Program offered by Unum) | 1-800-854-1446
Wellness program
Programs offered vary throughout the year. Participation is optional.