Resident Compensation and Benefits at a Glance for 2025
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 | $60,562 |
PG-2 | $62,871 |
PG-3 | $65,020 |
PG-4 | $68,480 |
PG-5 | $72,080 |
PG-6 | $75,015 |
PG-7 | $78,691 |
Pharmacy Residents | |
PG-1 | $51,589 |
PG-2 | $53,669 |
Psychology Interns | $40,302 |
Psychology Fellows | $58,798 |
(effective 7/1/2025)
One time trip per resident/fellow; separate funds available for research related travel upon approval.
One Year Programs | Local and regional travel for conference/meeting (Local travel expenses up to $500) |
Medical/Surgical Programs (PGY2 & above) | One trip to a national specialty meeting or board review course (Travel expenses for a single trip up to $3,000) |
All Residents/Fellows: Residents/fellows can apply for travel support when presenting CAMC approved research projects at local, regional and/or national meetings
$1,200 annually
| Residents and fellows in Cardiovascular; Emergency Medicine; EMS; Family Medicine; Gastroenterology; Internal Medicine; Internal Medicine/Psychiatry; Pediatrics; Pharmacy; Psychiatry; Psychology; Pulmonary/Critical Care; Critical Care Medicine; GVMC Family Medicine; and GVMC Osteopathic Neuromusculoskeletal Medicine |
$1,600 annually | Residents/fellows in Maxillofacial Surgery; OBGYN; General Surgery; Urology; and Vascular Surgery |
$1,500 | CAMC and GVMC based PG1 residents required to take Step 3 prior to progressing to a PG2 position will be reimbursed $1,500 for exam expenses. |
VACATION LEAVE | All PG Levels | 3 weeks per academic year (see leave policy in House Staff Handbook for details) |
SICK LEAVE | All PG Levels | 5 days per academic year |
BEREAVEMENT | All PG Levels | 3 days for family member; 1 day for relative. The full list of family and relative relationships are provided in the House Staff Handbook. |
EDUCATION DAYS | All PG Levels | 7 days, maximum, per academic year |
WELL-BEING FLEX DAYS | All PG Levels | 3 days per academic year / 3 additional days during senior year for professional interviews |
Medical, Parental, and Caregiver (PMPC) leave | Six (6) weeks of paid medical, parental, and caregiver leave once during a residency/fellowship program.
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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. |
*Offered through Blue Cross Blue Shield: PPO (includes pharmacy plan) Employee premium per pay period per pay $261.00 – Employee + Spouse $183.34 – Employee + Children $309.00 – Employee + Family HDHP (high-deductible health plan) Employee premium $43.26 – Employee Only $139.57 – Employee + Spouse $96.82 – Employee + Child $160.68 – Employee + Family 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. Tobacco users pay an additional $40.00 per paycheck regardless if enrolled in the PPO or HDHP Note: If spouses are offered a health plan through their employer, then spouses are only eligible to enroll on CAMC’s plan as secondary coverage. |
*Offered through United Concordia Dental: Employee premium per pay period $10.53 – Employee Only $19.99 - Employee + Spouse $24.72 – Employee + Children $36.08 – Employee + Family |
*Offered through VSP: Employee premium per pay period $3.58 – Employee Only $7.16 – Employee + Spouse $7.52 – Employee + Children $11.93 – Employee + Family |
*Tax deferred deductions from paychecks to pay for expenses not covered by a Health Care plan. Debit card system utilized for claims. Website and cell phone app available. Flexible Spending Account (PPO Plan Only) Max. Contribution allowed $3,200 Health Saving Account (HDHP Only) Employee Only - Max Contribution $4,300 Employee + Spouse, Children, or Family coverage – Max Contribution $8,550 |
*Tax deferred deductions from your paychecks to pay for child or elder care expenses. Max. $5,000 |
Available at all CAMC hospitals.
*Offered through New York Life: Income protection at 60% coverage 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 five (5) days of leave before eligible to use short-term disability. Visit: www.myNYLGBS.com to file a claim. |
*Offered through New York Life: 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 pre‑existing condition limitation, may apply. |
BASIC EMPLOYEE TERM LIFE | New York Life | 1X annual salary (up to $400,000) paid 100% by CAMC |
OPTIONAL TERM LIFE | New York Life | Opportunity to purchase additional life insurance. |
SPOUSE TERM LIFE INSURANCE | New York Life | Opportunity to purchase life insurance on spouse. |
CHILD TERM LIFE INSURANCE | New York Life | Opportunity to purchase life insurance for children. |
ACCIDENTAL DEATH AND DISMEMBERMENT | New York Life | Opportunity to purchase. |
HOSPITAL INDEMNITY INSURANCE | Opportunity to purchase. | |
CRITICAL ILLNESS INSURANCE | Opportunity to purchase. | |
ACCIDENT INSURANCE | Opportunity to purchase. |
Managed by Fidelity Investments Employees will be fully vested after two years of service with CAMC based on the date the employee was hired into a retirement-eligible position. Newly hired employees will be auto enrolled at 5% |
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 onsite parking. | |
ON-SITE CAFETERIA | Discounts offered for all employees in all four hospital locations. | |
GIFT SHOP | Payroll deduction available on purchases in all CAMC hospitals. | |
SECURITY | Escort assistance available in all CAMC hospitals. | |
PASTORAL CARE | Pastoral care assistance is available to employees in all CAMC hospitals. | |
PRIDE CARD | Offers discounts at stores and for services in the Kanawha Valley. Please visit CAMnet for a full listing. | |
HOUSING | CAMC offers affordable housing options near the Memorial and General hospital campuses. | |
CALL ROOMS | Call rooms available. | |
WELLNESS PROGRAM | Programs offered vary throughout the year. Participation is optional. |
