Since 1934, Kern Medical has been training residents and
health care professionals in our community.
Academics
Salary & Benefits
Salary
Effective July 27, 2024, the beginning of a new pay period, the annual salary, paid biweekly, for represented resident physicians by classification shall be as follows:
| Year | Flat Bi-Weekly Salary | Annual Salary Rounded | Annual Salary Actual |
|---|---|---|---|
| PGY4 | $2,691 | $69,967 | $69,967.30 |
| PGY5 | $2,879 | $74,865 | $74,864.92 |
2025
Effective July 1, 2025, the annual salary, paid biweekly, for represented resident physicians by classification shall be as follows:
| Classification | Annual Salary |
|---|---|
| Resident Physician (PGY4) | $79,300 |
| Resident Physician (PGY5) | $84,200 |
On-duty meals provided while at Kern Medical and $300 per month meal stipend.
One time $1,500 conference or educational stipend.
Vacation Information
Twenty vacation days per year.
Sick Leave
Eight sick days per year.
Benefit Information
- Health, Dental, and Vision:Payroll deduction for your portion of the cost. Medical insurance is a Point of Service Plan. Dental insurance is a choice between a Point of Service Plan and an HMO plan.
- Physician Impairment:Assistance is available for personal problems that may affect your personal or occupational life.
- Life Insurance:Available in varying amounts. (Optional)
- Disability Insurance:Available in varying amounts. (Optional)
- Deferred Compensation:Available in varying amounts. (Optional)
- Credit Union:Available for payroll deductions saving, loans, and other financial services.
- Malpractice Insurance.
- Lounge for resident staff with coffee.
Holiday Information
New Year’s Day, Martin Luther King’s Birthday, Washington’s
Birthday, Memorial Day, Independence Day, Labor Day, Thanksgiving Day,
the day after Thanksgiving Day, Christmas Eve, Christmas Day, New Year’s Eve.