Benefits and Compensation
Salary
- PGY 1: $57,700
- PGY 2: $59,800
- PGY 3: $61,800
- PGY 4: $64,100
- PGY 5: $67,100
Insurance
- Health insurance is available for resident and eligible dependents as per hospital policy. Includes a resident contribution and the following benefits: medical, prescription drug, dental, and vision care administered through an approved provider program.
- Long-term disability insurance is payable to eligible employees according to hospital policy.
- Life insurance is provided for in the amount of one-time payment of the resident's annual salary.
- Professional liability insurance is provided in the form of an occurrence policy for coverage of all residency-related critical activities.
Paid Time Off
- PGY 1: 15 workdays
- PGY 2-PGY 5: 18 workdays
Academic Stipend
Board review course for senior-level residents and education allowance each year is provided with the approval of the program director. Residents are eligible for $1,500 and five days of conference time per academic year.
Other Benefits
- Moving expenses: A one-time moving allowance is available for eligible residents of no more than $1,000. This is subject to IRS rules, original receipts required. Program directors determine eligibility.
- Meals: A $250 monthly food allowance in the hospital cafeteria is provided to each resident.
- Parking: Free parking in attached, gated garage on the hospital campus
- Technology: Electronic medical record system, medical library, media resources, graphic arts, protective services, infection control, laboratory and radiologic services, messenger/transport services, risk management, counseling services, etc.
- On-call quarters: Furnished with appropriate amenities available to all residents
- Fitness facilities: Free fitness center membership located on the premises
Lifestyle in the Area
Youngstown is in northeastern Ohio, roughly 10 miles from the Pennsylvania border. It is situated halfway between Pittsburgh and Cleveland, about 90 minutes from each city center. Youngstown and the surrounding area are home to a large variety of recreational activities including several parks, golf courses, disc golf, museums and historic sites, live theater and music performances, bike trails, as well as many festivals and more. Popular areas for residents to live include Boardman, Niles, Canfield, Warren, Girard and Vienna.
What to Expect
Residents of the Mercy Health Youngstown Orthopedics Residency Program can expect to graduate as highly competent orthopedic surgeons. This goal is achieved through a program dedicated to providing residents with the highest level of training while motivating them to reach their fullest potential. Residents can expect to join a family environment that is committed to developing residents who are professional, compassionate, excellent communicators and lifelong learners. Residents are taught an uncompromising work ethic that propels them to be leaders as they progress into their respectful careers.
Call Schedule
Call averages about three to four days a month first year, four to five days a month the second and third year includes weekends, and about two to three days a month as a fourth and fifth year.
Average Hours Per Week
At our program, the number of hours per week you work varies by the service you are on and the year you are. Our interns work anywhere from 40 to 70 hours per week, depending on the service they are on. The PGY 2 year tends to be the busiest, and they will work close to 70 to 80 hours per week. As you progress through the program, the number of hours per week you work decreases with each year.