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Benefits and Compensation

Salary (2025-2026)

  • PGY-1: $62,483.30
  • PGY-2: $63,665.20
  • PGY-3: $65,827.15

Insurance

Per hospital policy, insurance is available for all residents and dependents. We offer:

  • Health
  • Dental
  • Vision
  • Prescription drug
  • Short-term disability
  • Long-term disability
  • Life
  • Optional supplemental insurance
  • Professional liability

Academic Stipend

  • PGY-1: $500
  • PGY-2: $1,000
  • PGY-3: $1,200

Paid Time Off

  • PGY-1, PGY-2, and PGY-3: 25 PTO/CME Days

Other Benefits

  • Meals: $2,400 stipend per year
  • Free on-campus parking
  • Family, medical and maternity/paternity leave
  • Two lab coats and one fleece jacket
  • BLS/ACLS/FCCS
  • Direct payroll deposit
  • Worker’s compensation
  • Employee assistance program/SpringHealth
  • A newly renovated resident lounge, library, simulation lab, and classrooms

Lifestyle in the Area

Cincinnati seamlessly blends urban sophistication with Midwestern charm, offering residents a rich tapestry of cultural, recreational, and culinary experiences. In 2024, WalletHub ranked Cincinnati as the No. 3 best U.S. city for a staycation, trailing only Orlando and Honolulu. This recognition underscores the city's abundance of parks, affordable dining options, and diverse entertainment venues. Cincinnati has also been ranked the no. 1 Best Places to Live in Ohio, no. 10 Cheapest Places to Live and no. 39 Best Places to Live by US News and World Report.

The city's heritage is celebrated through its numerous local breweries and an eclectic array of restaurants, catering to all palates. Residents and visitors alike can explore world-class museums, attend performances at historic theaters, and enjoy events at various cultural institutions. For sports enthusiasts, Cincinnati is home to professional teams like the Reds, Bengals, and FC Cincinnati, offering year-round excitement.

Families benefit from excellent public and private school districts, as well as proximity to esteemed universities. The city's commitment to community and quality of life makes it an ideal place to live, work, and relax.

What to Expect

At the Mercy Health Fairfield Family Medicine Residency Program, you can expect a supportive, innovative environment where your growth as a physician is our top priority. From day one, you’ll receive a structured orientation to prepare you for delivering care in both outpatient and inpatient settings.

You’ll serve a diverse patient population across the lifespan, including many who are underserved or facing complex health challenges. Through our newly designed continuity clinic and community-based rotations, you'll build longitudinal relationships with patients while gaining proficiency in preventative care, chronic disease management, and hands-on procedures.

Our curriculum combines core rotations with personalized electives, offering flexibility to explore your interests in areas such as women’s health, sports medicine, osteopathic manipulative treatment (OMT), behavioral health, and more. You’ll also benefit from a robust educational schedule featuring:

  • Weekly faculty-led didactics and board prep
  • Procedural and OMT labs
  • Case reports and specialty lectures
  • Research, quality improvement, and population health projects.

We are committed to helping you develop into a confident, well-rounded family physician ready to pursue primary care, fellowship, academic medicine, or leadership roles.

Call Schedule

Call will be performed during PGY-2 and PGY 3 class years. This will be home call for the clinic/office during non-business hours. Call will be on a 7-day rotation schedule.

Average Hours a Week

We are committed to compliance with ACGME’s Clinical Experience and Education Requirements (formerly known as Duty Hours). We strive to offer an effective program structure that provides work-life balance while enabling residents to gain requisite education and clinical experiences, as well as reasonable opportunities for rest and personal activities. Clinical and educational work averages from approximately 45 to 75 hours per week depending on rotation schedule.

What is there to do in the area?

Living in Cincinnati offers the perfect blend of big-city amenities and small-town charm. Nestled along the scenic Ohio River and just minutes from northern Kentucky, Cincinnati is known for its vibrant neighborhoods, rich history, and affordable cost of living—making it an ideal place for both work and play during residency.

Home to major Fortune 500 companies and one of the country’s most accessible international airports, the city offers thriving career opportunities and convenient travel. Cincinnati boasts world-class attractions like the Cincinnati Zoo & Botanical Garden, renowned for its conservation work, and the Cincinnati Art Museum, which offers free admission.

Residents can enjoy cheering on professional sports teams like the Bengals, Reds, and FC Cincinnati, exploring a diverse culinary scene (including its famous chili), hiking in expansive parks, or catching a riverfront concert. Whether you're into arts and culture, outdoor adventures, or a strong sense of community, Cincinnati has something for everyone—and it’s all within easy reach.

Where do most physicians live around the area?

Many choose to live within close proximity to the hospital in Fairfield or other nearby suburban areas such as West Chester or Mason. Others choose to live within the downtown vicinity. Cincinnati is a relatively affordable city to live, making renting or purchasing property easily accessible to residents.