Subject to limited exceptions, once you become a Resident or Fellow at WMed, you will also become a member of the bargaining unit represented by the Resident & Fellow Alliance (RFA). Any collective bargaining agreement between WMed and the RFA then in effect will govern agreed-upon terms and conditions of your employment.
You may view the Collective Bargaining Agreement here.
2025-2026 Annual Salary
| PGY-1 | $64,385 |
| PGY-2 | $66,250 |
| PGY-3 | $68,114 |
| PGY-4 | $70,555 |
| PGY-5 | $73,130 |
- Administrative Chief Residents receive a stipend during the appointment period of $2,500 per appointment year. The stipend will be provided in addition to the salary level.
Tutor Compensation
- $25 per hour for individual tutoring
- $40 per hour for group tutoring (2-4 students)
- All tutoring must be coordinated and approved with the Learning Skills Specialist in the Office of Student Affairs.
Resident/Fellow Appointment Policy
WMed’s appointment policy may be reviewed in its entirety here. As outlined in the WMed contract, appointment is contingent upon meeting each of the following requirements:
- Attaining an educational limited or full license from the Michigan Department of Licensing and Regulatory Affairs, Bureau of Professional Licensing, Michigan Board of Medicine or Michigan Board of Osteopathic Medicine and Surgery, and maintaining licensure throughout the term of your appointment up to and including the Ending Date;
- If you are not a citizen of the United States, attaining visa status in compliance with federal law by the Starting Date and maintaining legal visa status throughout the term of your appointment up to and including the Ending Date;
- Attaining satisfactory results on any and all post-offer and pre-appointment background checks, credentialing confirmation, other testing including drug screening, and proof of required immunizations.
Insurance and Retirement Programs
| Medical* (costs shared) |
Effective upon contracted start date |
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Supplemental Voluntary Coverage* - Hospital, Critical Illness, and Accident Insurance |
Effective the first of the month following one month of service |
| Dental* | Effective the first of the month following one month of service |
| Vision* (voluntary) | Effective the first of the month following one month of service |
| Flexible Spending Accounts |
Effective upon contracted start date |
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Life/Accidental Death and Dismemberment |
Effective the first of the month following one month of service |
| Supplemental Life (voluntary) | Effective the first of the month following one month of service |
| Dependent Life* (voluntary) | Effective the first of the month following one month of service |
| Sick Leave/Short and Long Term Disability |
Effective first day of orientation |
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Worker's Compensation |
Effective upon employment |
| Retirement Plan (funded by WMed) |
Effective upon contracted start date |
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403(b) Savings Program (voluntary) |
Effective upon contracted start date |
Time Away from Work
| Paid Time Off | 4 weeks per year, effective upon contracted start date |
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Conference Time |
7 days per year, effective upon contracted start date |
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Paid Family and Medical Leave |
6 weeks of paid leave for medical, parental, and/or caregiver purposes, effective first day of orientation |
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Family/Medical/Parental (FMLA) |
Following 12 months of employment and at least 1,250 hours of work over the previous 12 months |
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Bereavement, Jury Duty, Military |
Effective upon contracted start date |
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Personal Leave |
Effective upon contracted start date |
Training
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BLS/ACLS and required recertifications (all Residents) |
Effective Upon Employment |
| PALS, ATLS, FCCS, ALSO, FLS & Neonatal Resuscitation (specified programs) | Effective Upon Employment |
Additional Benefits:
- $600 annual meal/cellphone stipend
- Professional development allowance
- Employee Assistance Program
- Call rooms provided for residents taking night call
- Free parking at our Oakland Drive Campus and affiliated hospitals
- White coat(s)
- Full digital library access including DynaMed®
- Western Michigan University Homer Stryker M.D. School of Medicine faculty appointment, rank of Instructor
- Educational Limited/Controlled Substance License fees reimbursed by WMed
- Professional Liability Insurance paid by WMed
- Moving loan available
- USMLE Step 3 and COMLEX Level 3 Loans
Consumer Information and Campus Safety
As an educational institution, WMed is required to provide consumer information to prospective employees. Our Annual Campus Safety and Security Report includes statistics on reported crimes as well as policies and procedures that are designed to promote a safe, secure learning and working environment. For information or to receive a printed copy contact the Office of the Dean at office.dean@wmed.edu or 269.337.4509.