Salary & Benefits

The Wertheim College of Medicine offers all residents and fellows competitive benefits, insurance and wellness packages upon acceptance into their desired program.

2025-26 Salaries

PGY Salaries
YearSalary
PGY1$64,000
PGY2$66,000
PGY3$68,000
PGY4$71,000
PGY5$74,000
PGY6$77,000
PGY7$81,000
PGY8$85,000

 *Subject to review each spring.

Benefits Summary and Trainees Monthly Cost

Benefits

FIU Coverage

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Medical Coverage

Aetna (HMO) and Florida Blue (PPO)

  • Standard: EE only: $50 | Family $180
  • High-Deductible: EE only $15 | Family $64.30

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Prescription Drug

Optum RX

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Dental Insurance

  • Prepaid/HMO
  • PPO
  • Indemnity w/ PPO Network
  • Indemnity

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Vision Insurance

Humana

  • EE only: $5.92 | EE + 1: $11.68
  • EE+Children: $11.56 | Family: $18.16

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Life Insurance

Securian

  • Basic Life: $50,000
  • Optional Life: Based on age and salary
  • Dependent Spouse: $5.18-$6.90
  • Child: $0.85

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Healthcare and Dependent Care Flexible Spending Accounts

  • Healthcare FSA: $60 up to $3,200 pre-tax per calendar year
  • Dependent Care: $60 up to $5,000 pre-tax per calendar year
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Retirement Plans

State University Retirement Plan (SUSORP)

  • FIU contributes 5.14% (bi-weekly)
  • Employee contributes 3% (bi-weekly)

Note: All trainees must enroll in SUSORP

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Retirement Voluntary Plans

  • Tax Deferred Annuity/403(b)
  • Deferred Compensation (457)
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Disability Plans

Gabor
Short and long-term Disability provided

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Supplemental Plans

  • Accident: Colonial Insurance
  • Cancer: Aflac and Colonial Insurance
  • Insurance Disability: Colonial Insurance
  • Hospitalization: Cigna and New Era
  • Hospital Intensive Care: Aflac
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Voluntary Plans

Gabor
Long-term Disability, Long-term Care, Life

ASPCA/SPOT
Pet Insurance

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Tuition Waiver

10 credits (dependents) | 6 credits (employees)

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Paid Leave

20 days of paid leave from the program, may be adjusted by the program director

Leave as per program-specific policy

Leave of Absence

FMLA, Medical, Personal, Parental, Professional Development, Military

Leave as per program-specific policy

Wellness/Well-being

Access to Office of Employee Assistance: Virtual self-screening, confidential mental and behavioral health counseling

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Meal Allowance

$1,500 per year

 

Scholarly Activity Allowance

$1,500 per year

 

Educational Incentive

Provided as approved by the program director for exams and licensing

 

Life Support Certification

Provided at no cost

 

Technology Provision

Laptop or tablet is assigned for the duration of the program

 

Cell Phone Allowance

$90 per month

 

Apparel Provision

One jacket will be provided as well as a $150 stipend to PGY2+

 

Mileage/Travel Reimbursement

Provided for travel away from a primary site per state guidelines

 

*Health insurance starts on the first day of the month following employment. Gap coverage is available.

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Still have questions?

Our Benefits Summary provides a more detailed breakdown of FIU GME's benefits, as well as helpful websites to manage your benefits.

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