Salary/Benefits
The Wichita Center for Graduate Medical Education (WCGME) is comprised of the University of Kansas School of Medicine-Wichita, Via Christi Hospitals in Wichita, and Wesley Medical Center. This organization coordinates the salaries and benefits for all medical residencies in Wichita. All Via Christi Family Medicine resident contracts are through WCGME. Any questions concerning salary / benefits or contracts should be directed to WCGME. WCGME is an equal opportunity employer.
2011-2012 Salary:
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Year
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Salary
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Avg Annual Health & Dental Cost
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Professional Allowance
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Avg Certification Courses
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Total Salary & Benefit Pckg
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PGY-1
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$47,089
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$10,250
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$1,000
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$1,115
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$59,454
|
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PGY-2
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$47,865
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$10,250
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$1,000
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$1,115
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$60,230
|
|
PGY-3
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$49,548
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$10,250
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$1,000
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$1,115
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$61,913
|
|
PGY-4
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$51,534
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$10,250
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$1,000
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$1,115
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$63,899
|
2011-2012 Benefits:
- Vacation: 3 weeks (15 weekdays)
- Sick Leave: 10 days/year (cumulative up to 30 days) – each resident is permitted 10 days with pay for the illness or health maintenance needs of the resident or his/her dependents. Additional time off without pay will be considered on an individual basis.
- Education Leave (non-cumulative): Residents receive 5 weekdays per year with approval from the Program Director.
- Additional Time Off – May be granted by the Program Director for Board examinations, recruitment, and other unusual situations.
- Bereavement Leave: Residents will receive paid bereavement leave as approved by the Program Director.
- Health/Dental Insurance: WCGME provides a generous health insurance plan at a reasonable monthly cost.
- Health Insurance costs: Employee only – $25; Employee plus spouse – $200; Employee plus children – $150; and Employee plus family – $250
- Prescription Co-Pay – $10 Generics; $30 Brand name; $50 Specialty medications
- Physician Co-Pay – $5 per visit
- Life Insurance/Accidental Death and Dismemberment (ADD): WCGME pays for life insurance and ADD premiums, each equal to annual salary raised to the next even $1,000.
- Additional professional liability insurance: Each resident is insured with limits as required by Kansas law as well as receives additional coverage provided by the Kansas Healthcare Stabilization Fund.
- Long-Term Disability Insurance: Residents receive long-term disability insurance for 60% of monthly earnings up to $1,500 per month after 180 days of disability.
- On-Call Meals are provided through a debit card system
- Pagers Provided
- Free Parking is provided at all Wichita Hospitals
- Postgraduate Permits (Kansas Licensure) and Initial DEA Registration paid for PGY-1 residents.
- Professional Development Allowance (cumulative): WCGME provides a $1,000/year stipend to obtain full licensure via the Kansas Board of Healing Arts (KBHA), renewing DEA registration, purchasing uniforms, or paying expenses approved by the Program Director and incurred in attending educational conferences or in the purchase of educational equipment and/or materials.
- Salary Advance for Moonlighting Insurance: Salary advances are available to purchase malpractice insurance for moonlighting activities approved by the Program Director.
- Salary Advance for Relocation Expenses: NEW residents are allowed salary advances of up to $2,000 to assist with relocation/start-up expenses.
- ACLS / PALS / NRP / ALSO Registration Fees Paid
Wichita Center for Graduate Medical Education
1010 N. Kansas
Wichita, KS 67214
(316) 293-2665