Health & Insurance
- Paid medical insurance for residents and their families
- Paid dental and vision insurance for residents
Time Off
- 20 days of paid time off (PTO) per year
- 5 days of paid sick leave per year
- Quarterly Professionalism Day Off
- Up to 3 CME days annually to attend or present at conferences
- 6 weeks paid maternity, paternity, and family leave
Financial & Educational Support
- Education Fund: $1,500 per year
- Meal Allowance: $520 per month
- Wellness Stipend: $200 per year
- ABP Board Exam Reimbursement for passing on the first attempt
- Paid dues to:
- American Academy of Pediatrics (AAP)
- Texas Medical Association (TMA)
- Texas Pediatric Society (TPS)
- Nueces County Medical Society
- Corpus Christi Pediatric Society
- Paid registration to the Driscoll Pediatric Conference, with opportunities to present scholarly activity
- Alumni-Supported Fund for Scholarly Publications and Presentations
- $500 per resident for poster presentation
Facilities & Perks
- Free parking
- Free scrubs and white coats
- Onsite medical library with librarian
- Onsite employee clinic, outpatient lab, pharmacy, and radiology services
- Employee daycare, Employee Assistance Program (EAP), Health Coach, and Wellness Program
- 24 hour access to Resident Wellness Space adjacent to Hospital Campus
- 403 (b) Employe Matching program
Career Development
- Community Retention Program: $75,000–$124,000 available to DCH residency graduates who enter general pediatrics in underserved areas of South Texas
- Ongoing job placement support after training
Loan Repayment Eligibility
As a non-profit institution, DCH residents may qualify for federal loan repayment programs during their residency.
