BronxCare Health System

OPHTHALMOLOGY RESIDENCY

Benefits


Union Benefits are through the CIR (Committee of Interns and Residents) and include Health, Dental, Optical, Life, Disability, and Legal services.

Meal allowance of $2,700 annually provided via a meal debit card.

Orientation Bonus of $500.

Salaries:

PGY202320242025
PGY-2$79,731$84,515$88,741
PGY-3$87,125$92,352$96,970
PGY-4$90,466$95,894$100,689

 

Vacation policy and medical, family, personal and educational leaves:  

Each resident is entitled to 20 days of vacation per year, as well as 12 sick days and 2 personal days per academic year.

In accordance with the ACGME, all residents are entitled to 6 weeks of paid leave of absence for approved medical, parental, and caregiver for qualifying reasons.

Transportation:

Transportation will be reimbursed for offsite rotations and satellite sites.

Conferences:

Conferences will be paid for up to $1,400 if presenting.

Educational Resources:  

Library Services are available within the department at BronxCare Library 24/7 and through the Icahn
School of Medicine at Mount Sinai available with remote access: https://eresources.library.mssm.edu/login/

Residents also have access to the AAO resident hub, an online educational platform that is an essential
resource for effective online learning.

Board Review:

Board Review stipend of $400 will be paid by the program to graduating residents.

Book and Technology Allowance:  

The Professional Educational Benefit is $890 per benefit plan year which allows reimbursement for
books, study materials, and medical equipment.

Each Chief Resident will receive a differential of $3,500 per year which is paid on a prorated basis every month.