Resident Salaries and Benefits

Salary and Beneifts

Salary information is provided by the Department of Graduate Medical Education.

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Tennessee does not have a state income tax.

Benefits

Residents receive a comprehensive benefits package, including: 

• Insurance and Coverage

  • Health insurance
  • Dental insurance
  • Disability insurance
  • Malpractice insurance
• Professional and Educational Support

  • Educational stipend
  • Assistance with ABFM or AOBFP certification exam fees
  • American Academy of Family Physicians membership
• Technology and Resources

  • Designated laptop for use during residency
• Additional Benefits

  • Two monogrammed lab coats
  • On-call meals
  • Free access to the ETSU Fitness Center
  • Tennessee Credit Union membership availability
  • Moonlighting opportunities for qualified residents

Leave 

Residents receive: 

• 15 days of vacation or annual leave
• 12 days of sick leave

For full leave policies, refer to the Department of Medical Education.

Per academic year July-June. All leave must comply with ABFM Policy and must not exceed 4 weeks per academic year.