Emergency Medicine Residency Details by Year

PGY-1

Year one is structured to provide our residents with a diverse and comprehensive experience with a strong clinical foundation and knowledge base needed for the rest of the emergency residency program.

Salary:

Year 1 (PGY1) - $57,189

Shifts per month:

Year 1 (PGY1) - 21

Shift length:

9 - 10 hours

Curriculum:

Ultrasound: ~ 3%
EMS: ~ 3%
Ophthalmology: ~ 5%
Anesthesia: ~ 5%
Obstetrics: ~ 10%
CVICU: ~ 10%
SICU: ~ 10%
Emergency Medicine: ~ 53%

PGY-2

The primary goal of the PGY-2 year is to begin layering the technical skills and knowledge specific to emergency medicine. The PGY-2 is granted more responsibility and begins performing primary patient care and learning to vary the pace and efficiently control flow in an emergency department.

Salary:

Year 2 (PGY2) - $59,326

Shifts per month:

Year 2 (PGY2) - 20

Shift length:

9 - 10 hours

Curriculum:

TICU: ~ 8%
MICU: ~ 8%
PICU: ~ 8%
Community EM: ~ 10%
Emergency Medicine: ~ 66%

PGY-3

PGY-3 is when our residents become true experts in emergency medicine. They perfect clinical and administrative skills, and teach and mentor juniors, while also simultaneously overseeing department flow and efficiency.

Salary:

Year 3 (PGY3) - $61,242

Shifts per month:

Year 3 (PGY3) - 17 to 19 depending on chief duties

Shift length:

9 - 10 hours

Curriculum:

Elective: ~ 15%
Emergency Medicine: ~ 85%