Salary, Benefits & Perks

Residents in the Madison Family Medicine Residency Program are employees of the University of Wisconsin–Madison and receive a competitive salary and comprehensive benefits package. Compensation and benefits are consistent with UW Health residency programs and are designed to support residents throughout their training. 

Salary

Residents are paid on a graduated scale based on postgraduate year: 

• PGY1: $70,685 
• PGY2: $73,395  
• PGY3: $76,745  

Salaries include a well-being stipend and are reviewed annually in accordance with university and institutional guidelines. 

Professional Development and Education Support 

The program provides robust support for professional growth, including:  

• Paid membership in the American Academy of Family Physicians (AAFP) and Wisconsin Academy of Family Physicians (WAFP)  
• Paid osteopathic memberships for eligible residents (AOA, ACOFP, WAOPS)  
• $1,000 per year in professional development funding for conferences, books, and other approved educational expenses  
• Coverage of required board examination fees in the final year of training  
• Paid time and support for life-support certifications, including ACLS, PALS, NRP, and ALSO, as applicable  

Time Away and Leave

Residents receive paid time away to support rest, health, and personal needs: 

• Paid vacation and personal days, with additional time after the first year 
• Paid holidays, as clinical schedules permit 
• Additional paid professional development days for conferences and educational activities 
• Parental, medical, and family leave in compliance with institutional and federal guidelines, coordinated through program leadership 

Insurance and Financial Benefits

Residents have access to a comprehensive benefits package, including: 

• Health, dental, and vision insurance for residents and eligible dependents 
• Life insurance, long-term disability insurance, and AD&D coverage 
• Medical malpractice and professional liability coverage 
• Pre-tax flexible spending accounts for health and dependent care expenses 
• Optional participation in a university-administered retirement plan with immediate vesting 

Meals, Parking, and On-Site Resources

The program benefits from strong institutional support at its primary and partner hospitals: 

• Complimentary parking or parking reimbursement at all training sites, including SSM Health St. Mary’s Hospital, UW Health University Hospital, American Family Children’s Hospital, and UnityPoint Health–Meriter Hospital  
• Access to the Physician Resource Center at St. Mary’s, open to all physicians and offering complimentary meals and refreshments  
• Meal cards for hospital cafeterias and coffee shops, with generous allowances while on service  
• A $500 annual wellness stipend for food and beverages at UW Health University Hospital and UnityPoint Health–Meriter Hospital 

Resident Support and Wellness

Resident well-being is a program priority and is supported through: 

• Access to confidential counseling and support services 
• Program-supported wellness activities, retreats, and community-building events 
• Meals provided during conferences and educational sessions 
• Pagers provided at no cost during residency 
• Facilitated access to primary care, with family medicine clinicians expanding their panels to ensure residents can establish care with a primary care provider 

Local Program Perks

In addition to university benefits, residents enjoy program-specific perks, including: 

• Complimentary boat rentals courtesy of UnityPoint Health–Meriter Hospital, providing access to Madison’s lakes during the warmer months