Santa Clara Valley HealthCare STIPENDS

2026-2027

YEAR             ANNUAL             BI-WEEKLY            

PGY-1             $83,643.04          $3,217.04

PGY-2            $89,315.20           $3,435.20

PGY-3            $96,578.56          $3,714.56

Our residents are employed by Santa Clara Valley Healthcare (SCVH) and are represented by the Committee of Interns and Residents (CIR/SEIU), the largest housestaff union in the United States. This partnership ensures structured advocacy, transparent contracts, and strong protections around salary, benefits, and working conditions.

Time Off & Wellness

We are committed to supporting resident well-being through generous and flexible time off:

• 3 weeks (15 days) of paid vacation for all residents

• Additional 1 week (5 days) of PTO for PGY-2 and PGY-3 residents

• Up to 20 days of sick leave annually

• Up to 5 days of educational leave for conferences and scholarly work

• 13 County-recognized holidays, including Jan 1, 3rd Mon in Jan (MLK), 3rd Mon in Feb (Presidents’ Day)), March 31 (Cesar Chavez Birthday), Last Monday in May (Memorial Day), June 19 (Juneteenth), July 4, 1st Mon in Sept (Labor Day), 2nd Mon in Oct (Indigenous Day/Columbus Day), Nov 11 (Veteran’s Day), Thanksgiving Day (4th Thurs in Nov), Black Friday (Fri after Thanksgiving), Dec 25. If a holiday falls on Saturday, Friday is observed; if a holiday falls on Sunday, Monday is observed.

• Additional compensation or PTO for holidays worked

This structure provides significantly more protected time away from clinical duties than many residency programs, supporting both wellness and professional development.

Financial & Professional Support

• $250/day during orientation

• Educational stipend: $1,000 (PGY-1), $1,800 (PGY-2/3)

• USMLE/COMLEX Step 3 reimbursement

• 100% coverage of California medical license fees

• 7.5% employer contribution to a Deferred Compensation Plan

• $1,400 annual meal stipend for use at County facilities

• Relocation reimbursement (up to $1,500) for eligible interns

• Free parking and mileage reimbursement for required rotations

Learning Resources

• Full access to the Stanford Lane Library and clinical resources (e.g., UpToDate)

• In-hospital library access

Program-Specific Perks

• Protected resident retreats (Fall + Spring) and annual class retreats, funded by the program

• AAFP membership (all residents) and STFM membership (OSLER participants)

• Funding and coverage for conference presentations

• Personal handheld POCUS device for training

• Residency program gear and regular social events

• Opportunities to participate in Stanford leadership programs, including Leadership Education in Advancing Diversity (LEAD) and Stanford Health Professions Education and Scholarship Program (SHaPES)

Why This Matters

While compensation structures vary across training programs, our residents benefit from strong union representation, generous protected time off, and a comprehensive benefits package designed to support both personal well-being and professional growth throughout residency.