Stipends, Benefits & Wellness
Salaries and Benefits
Stipends for all trainees are determined by UTHealth Houston Graduate Medical Education. In addition to salaried benefits, trainees are covered with full medical benefits; vision and dental can be obtained at marginal costs. Basic life insurance is also provided. Dependents may be added at the start of each year or with major events (such as marriage, child-birth) at a discounted rate.
Residents are also encouraged to use these supports as needed:
- Employee Assistance Program to help residents resolve problems in their personal lives that may affect performance in their professional programs
- Fellow & Resident Assistance Programs offer proactive support for all dimensions of well-being — physical, mental, financial, legal and more
Wellness
Wellness is an integral part of every Department of Pediatrics training program. Events are hosted throughout the year including happy hours, class retreats, annual holiday parties and yearly graduation ceremonies with families. Trainees also have complimentary access to the UTHealth Houston Recreation Centers: the main location features an Olympic-sized pool as well as cutting-edge exercise equipment, group exercise, wellness activities, and group sports, while the McGovern Medical School Fitness Center is an 1800-square-foot space open 24/7 that features two single-user all-gender restrooms with showers, daily lockers with programmable locks, and a concise range of cardio and resistance machines, conveniently located in the penthouse of the medical school building.
