Salary & Benefits

All of our trainees are employed by the University of Washington Boise Internal Medicine Residency Program

This is unpublished

2024-2025

  • PGY1 $76,032
  • PGY2 $78,660
  • PGY3 $81,552

All interns and residents receive:

Vacation and Sick Time

  • 28 days of paid vacation per year (8 weekend days and 20 business days)
  • 17 days of paid sick leave 

Insurance and Retirement

Major medical insurance, dental insurance, and basic life insurance are provided to all housestaff and their dependents (spouse, domestic partner, children).

Supplemental life insurance, disability insurance and a voluntary investment program for retirement savings are available through the University of Washington.

Professional liability insurance is provided for work within the residency program. Student loan deferments are available.

Other Benefits

  • Reimbursement for USMLE 3 or COMLEX 3 if taken during intern year
  • Reimbursement for Medical License (must work with residency to get this)
  • $450 per year for professional development 
  • $8,500 Housing Allowance (included in salary)

Counseling and Referral Services

The UW Medicine Graduate Medical Education Wellness Service provides a comprehensive faculty and staff assistance program that provides professional support for personal and work life issues. 

Further Information

Details about University of Washington benefits for residents and fellows are described at http://hr.uw.edu/benefits/benefits-orientation/benefit-summary-pdfs