You are at the heart of everything we do
As a part of the Baylor Scott & White Health community, our residents and fellows work hard to make this the best place to give and receive safe, high-quality, compassionate care. They are at the heart of everything we do, and, to say thanks, we offer benefits to keep their entire family healthy and protected.
Benefits include:
- Medical coverage
- Dental coverage
- Vision coverage
- Flexible spending accounts
- 401(k) retirement savings
- Protection
- Life insurance
- ADD insurance
- Disability insurance
- Time away from work
- Paid time off
- Bereavement leave
- Jury duty pay
- Work/life programs
- Child care assistance
- Discount program
- Employee assistance
- Emergency travel assistance
- Legal services
New! No-cost coverage option for residents/fellows
As you pursue your advanced training at Baylor Scott & White, we want to extend our gratitude. Residents and fellows are eligible for employee-only medical coverage on the SEQA/EQA plans at no cost. You may also select from a menu of other employee benefits.
Just for residents and fellows
We also provide special benefits to help you make the most of your educational experience and to make your daily routine more convenient.
- Monthly meal allowance
- Reimbursement for institutional permit fee
- Free parking
- Professional liability coverage while in program-related training
- Medical, Parental and Caregiver leave
- Medical society dues (institutional)
- Funding assistance for research presentations at state and national conferences
2024–2025 Stipends
Please note: These annual rates reflect the stipend awarded to residents and fellows who are training on the named Baylor Scott & White Health campus only. For information on benefits offered to residents or fellows in a program on a different campus or to another type of trainee, please refer to the other locations.
If you have any questions, contact the benefits team at 844.41.PLACE (844.417.5223) for personalized assistance.
As we enhance learning at BSW, we also strive to support you with above-market compensation. With that in mind, we’ve established stipends for Academic Year 2025-2026 (AY 25-26). Below, you’ll find the upcoming changes that will go into effect in July 2025.
Greater Austin
| Program Year | Annual Rate AY24-25 | Annual Rate AY25-26 |
|---|---|---|
| PGY-1 | $68,926 | $70,993 |
| PGY-2 | $70,994 | $73,123 |
| PGY-3 | $73,301 | $75,500 |
| PGY-4 | $75,683 | $78,142 |
| PGY-5 | $78,332 | $81,072 |
| PGY-6 | $81,074 | $84,113 |
| PGY-7 | $84,317 | $87,687 |
Dallas
| Program Year | Annual Rate AY24-25 | Annual Rate AY25-26 |
|---|---|---|
| PGY-1 | $68,926 | $70,993 |
| PGY-2 | $70,994 | $73,123 |
| PGY-3 | $73,301 | $75,500 |
| PGY-4 | $75,683 | $78,142 |
| PGY-5 | $78,332 | $81,072 |
| PGY-6 | $81,074 | $84,113 |
| PGY-7 | $84,317 | $87,687 |
Fort Worth
| Program Year | Annual Rate AY24-25 | Annual Rate AY25-26 |
|---|---|---|
| PGY-1 | $68,926 | $70,993 |
| PGY-2 | $70,994 | $73,123 |
| PGY-3 | $73,301 | $75,500 |
| PGY-4 | $75,683 | $78,142 |
| PGY-5 | $78,332 | $81,072 |
| PGY-6 | $81,074 | $84,113 |
| PGY-7 | $84,317 | $87,687 |
Plano
| Program Year | Annual Rate AY24-25 | Annual Rate AY25-26 |
|---|---|---|
| PGY-1 | $68,926 | $70,993 |
| PGY-2 | $70,994 | $73,123 |
| PGY-3 | $73,301 | $75,500 |
| PGY-4 | $75,683 | $78,142 |
| PGY-5 | $78,332 | $81,072 |
| PGY-6 | $81,074 | $84,113 |
| PGY-7 | $84,317 | $87,687 |
Temple
| Program Year | Annual Rate AY24-25 | Annual Rate AY25-26 |
|---|---|---|
| PGY-1 | $68,926 | $70,993 |
| PGY-2 | $70,994 | $73,123 |
| PGY-3 | $73,301 | $75,500 |
| PGY-4 | $75,683 | $78,142 |
| PGY-5 | $78,332 | $81,072 |
| PGY-6 | $81,074 | $84,113 |
| PGY-7 | $84,317 | 87,687 |
| PGY-8 | $85,280 | $91,414 |
| Pastoral Resident | $38,978 | |
| Pharmacy Resident PGY-1 | $52,977 | |
| Psychology Fellow | $55,796 |
Waxahachie
| Program Year | Annual Rate AY24-25 | Annual Rate AY25-26 |
|---|---|---|
| PGY-1 | $68,926 | $70,993 |
| PGY-2 | $70,994 | $73,123 |
| PGY-3 | $73,301 | $75,500 |
| PGY-4 | $75,683 | $78,142 |
| PGY-5 | $78,332 | $81,072 |
| PGY-6 | $81,074 | $84,113 |
| PGY-7 | $84,317 | $87,687 |
| PGY-7 | $87,690 | $91,414 |
Medical, Parental and Caregiver Leave
Residents/Fellows may request up to six (6) weeks of paid continuous leave1for qualifying reasons for one of the following reasons:
- Medical – due their own Serious Health Condition;
- Parental – the birth of a Son or Daughter or placement of a Son or Daughter with the Resident/Fellow for adoption or foster care, and/or to bond with a newborn or newly-placed child;
- Caregiver – care of the Resident/Fellow’s Spouse, Son, Daughter, or Parent with a Serious Health Condition
This leave is available for use one time during your Residency/Fellowship.
Note: Up to 2 weeks of accrued PTO and/or EIB, if applicable, will be used to supplement pay.
View frequently asked questions about Medical, Parental and Caregiver leave
To report a new claim, to view an existing claim or for questions about leaves of absence:
- Access via mySedgwick.com/BSWH
- Access via PeoplePlace > Absence Center (Leaves)
- Call 844.511.5762
We are committed to the well-being of every member of the Graduate Medical Education program
This time in your professional career can be extremely challenging. As a Baylor Scott & White graduate medical trainee, there are a variety of resources available to you, ensuring you get the most out of your educational experience.