Valley Family Medicine · Program
Benefits
Resident benefits summary for the 2026–2027 academic year
Residents are eligible for benefits as employees of Valley Medical Center. For a sample copy of the Resident Agreement or specific benefit questions, email Residency Administration.
| Benefit | PGY-1 | PGY-2 | PGY-3 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Salary | $74,077.45/yr | $76,384.95/yr | $79,692.45/yr |
| Housing allowance | $7,020.00/yr | $7,020.00/yr | $7,020.00/yr |
| CME | 2 days and $300.00 | 5 days and $500.00 | 5 days and $1,000.00 |
- Vacation (all years)
- 19 working days, plus 9 holidays (7 federal holidays and 2 floating holidays)
- Sick leave
- 9½ days per year; unused sick time may be extended into the next academic year
- Resident leadership position
- Program lead stipend of $4,000.00 per year
CME allowances can be used for medical education conference registration and travel; medical books, journals and subscriptions; medical apps and software; and up to $100 toward a new stethoscope. Unused CME benefits do not roll over to the next academic year.
Additional benefits
- Prepaid medical and dental benefits effective on the first day of employment
- A flexible benefits program with additional medical and dental options; dependent coverage may be elected at an extra expense shared by the employer
- Counseling services covered through health insurance plans
- Flexible spending accounts for healthcare and dependent care
- 403(b) and 457 voluntary retirement plans (VMC matches up to 2% of your 403(b) contribution)
- Short-term and long-term disability insurance
- Malpractice insurance
- Exam fees for Step/Level 3 and ABFM board certification
- Licensure costs during all three years of residency (WA State license and DEA)
- Certification courses (ACLS, PALS, NRP, ALSO)
- Lab coat and residency jacket
- Free parking at Valley Medical Center and clinic sites
- Meal allowance for on-call hospital rotations: $167.67–$265.48, based on the number of call shifts per year
- Family-friendly call rooms and resident lounge
- Designated lactation space in the hospital and clinic
- Employee Assistance Program
- Paid membership to the onsite fitness center
- VMC Commuter Benefit Program
- Bereavement leave for qualified family members
Benefit questions: familymedicine@valleymed.org. Benefits are subject to yearly updates.
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