Residents
Learn more about the current residents at the Mercy Health Fairfield Transitional Year Residency Program.
Benefits and Compensation
Salary (2026-2027)
- PGY-1: $63,272.97
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
Paid Time Off
- PGY-1: 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
Current Residents
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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 Transitional Year Residency Program, you'll join a collaborative and forward-thinking community dedicated to helping you thrive as a physician. From your first day, you'll receive a comprehensive orientation and personalized support that prepare you to confidently deliver high-quality patient care in both inpatient and outpatient settings. Through exceptional clinical experiences, dedicated faculty mentorship, and a culture that values learning and well-being, you'll build the skills, confidence, and foundation needed for success in any specialty.
Care for a diverse patient population spanning all ages while making a meaningful impact on the health of underserved communities and individuals with complex medical needs. Through our redesigned continuity clinic and community-based training experiences, you'll develop lasting patient relationships and gain the skills to provide comprehensive, patient-centered care. Along the way, you'll build expertise in preventive medicine, chronic disease management, acute care, office-based procedures, and other essential aspects of becoming a well-rounded physician.
Our flexible, innovative curriculum combines comprehensive core rotations with a wide range of elective opportunities, allowing you to tailor your training to your career aspirations. Whether you're interested in expanding your experience in radiology, dermatology, point-of-care ultrasound, neurology, physical medicine and rehabilitation, or other specialty areas, you'll have the freedom to explore your interests while building a strong clinical foundation.
Your education extends well beyond the bedside through a dynamic academic curriculum that includes:
- Weekly faculty-led didactic sessions and board preparation
- Hands-on procedural and Osteopathic Manipulative Treatment (OMT) workshops
- Interactive case conferences and multidisciplinary specialty lectures
- Meaningful research, quality improvement, and population health initiatives
- Health policy and advocacy opportunities
Our mission is to prepare compassionate, confident, and highly skilled physicians equipped to excel in any career path. Whether your future includes a specialty, fellowship training, academic medicine, hospital leadership, or community practice, you'll graduate with the knowledge, clinical experience, and mentorship needed to succeed. We want to help you become the best leader and person as well as the best physician.
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.