Salary and Benefits
Residents are assigned to faculty mentors within the Pathology department as interns and remain with the same mentor throughout their residency. Mentees should meet with their faculty mentor once a quarter to provide academic support such as helping to create a timeline and study plan to pass required exams. The mentor will also help keep track of the mentees progress for required procedures and skills as they progress through their training. Mentors are also available for personal support. In addition, the Texas Tech House Staff Association was created to support the residents in solving issues pertinent to their training.
The Employee Assistant Program is a professional counseling and referral service available to help residents solve work and personal problems. This service is completely confidential and free of charge.
| Level | Salary per year |
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| PGY 1 | $61,114.36 |
| PGY 2 | $63,109.69 |
| PGY 3 | $65,099.91 |
| PGY 4 | $67,092.82 |
Benefits
Insurance Benefits for Residents/Fellows
Residents and fellows have comprehensive insurance benefits to support their health, well-being, and that of their dependents. The information below outlines available coverage and resources.
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Residents/fellows get insurance benefits for themselves & dependents.
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They use Employee Navigator to enroll/manage benefits.
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Incoming residents/fellows will get a welcome email during open enrollment.
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Contact info:
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Texas Tech Health El Paso Human Resources – 915-215-4151
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Scioli Group – 806-741-1050
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For more details, please review the following documents:
Professional Liability Insurance
Professional liability insurance is provided for residents and fellows to ensure coverage and protection during training.
Leave Benefits
| Working Days per year | |
|---|---|
| Vacation | PGY 1-2; 15 days and PGY 3-4; 20 days |
| Sick Leave | 5 days |
| Maternity | Up to 6 weeks (Must use vacation first) |