Compensation and Benefits
There are a wide variety of benefits and services available to Saint Mary’s Internal Medicine residents.
Health and Dental Coverage
Health and dental coverage is administered through the same health plan available to other hospital staff and their families. Coverage is effective on the first day of employment. Upon termination, coverage for both health and dental services may be continued through COBRA. Plan descriptions and additional information are available at the Hospital Human Resources office.
Life Insurance
Life Insurance and accidental death and dismemberment insurance at one times salary will be provided at no cost. Coverage is effective on the first of the month following 90 days of employment. Supplemental life insurance is also available at group rates through payroll deduction.
Long Term Disability Insurance Coverage
Disability insurance coverage will be provided by the Hospital at no cost during residency following 90 days of employment.
Professional Liability Insurance
Professional liability insurance is provided by the hospital for professional activities performed within the scope of residency-related duties.
Employee Assistance
Employee assistance is offered free of charge and in a timely fashion for professional problem assessment, crisis management, brief counseling, and referral for residents and their immediate families.
Childcare
Conveniently located childcare is available at the YMCA of Waterbury. For more information call (203) 754-9622.
Medical Flexible Spending Account
Medical Flexible Spending Account (FSA): residents may deposit up to $2,500 per calendar year on a pre-tax basis toward a medical flexible spending account.
Family/Medical Leave
Family/Medical Leave of Absence may be granted to staff who are absent from work due to a serious health condition, birth or adoption of a child, or parent with a serious health condition. The FMLA may be granted for a period of up to 16 weeks during a 24-month period. Staff are eligible following 12 months of employment.
Meal Allowances
A meal card system will be allotted for the cafeteria. In addition, meals will be provided to residents during noon conferences. Free Lunch is provided every weekday. Free Lunch is provided every weekday.
Uniforms
Residents will be outfitted with lab coats and scrubs.
Parking
Parking in a secure lot will be provided free of charge to residents.
Housing
Housing is not available on-site but a list of possible renters will be provided by the program coordinator upon request. Affordable housing is available in Waterbury and surrounding areas with good school systems. On-call facilities are provided and include a lounge with TV, computer terminals, and refrigerator.
Salary for Internal Medicine Residents
- PGY-1 - $65,729
- PGY-2 - $68,606
- PGY-3 - $71,911
Vacation Time
Internal Medicine Residents are given 4 weeks of paid vacation time off.