Salary & Benefits - Rio Grande Valley

• PL-1 residents: $71,487
• PL-2 residents: $74,099
• PL-3 residents: $76,162

• Paid medical insurance for residents and their families
• Paid dental and vision insurance for residents
• Pharmacy benefits
• Flexible Savings Accounts
• Teladoc-telemedicine program available to Driscoll employees providing 24/7 access to care

• 20 days of paid time off (PTO) per year
• 5 days of paid sick leave per year
• Up to 3 CME days annually to attend or present at conferences-additional time may be granted by the PD in select circumstances
• 6 weeks paid maternity, paternity, and family leave

• Education Fund: $2000 per year
• Daily Meal Allowance
• Wellness Stipend: $200 per year
• ABP Board Exam Reimbursement for passing on the first attempt
• PALS and NRP certification covered
• Paid dues to:
  • American Academy of Pediatrics (AAP)
  • Texas Medical Association (TMA)
  • Texas Pediatric Society (TPS)
  • Hidalgo County Medical Society
• Paid registration to the annual Driscoll Pediatric Conference, with opportunities to present scholarly activity
• Funding for Scholarly Publications and Presentations if presenting author

• Free parking
• Free scrubs and white coats
• Online library access
• Resident lounge with snacks/coffee provided
• Individual lockers to store personal belongings
• 24/7 hospital security services available

• Employee Assistance Program (EAP) and Wellness Program
• 403 (b) Employee Matching program
• Short-term disability benefits
• Life Insurance
• Professional liability insurance
• Discounted membership options at Gold's Gym and Tru Fit Athletic Club
• Bereavement days
• Program retreats and team building events
• Holiday party
• Monthly wellness noon conference
• Resident advisor program
• Support for job/fellowship opportunities and community retention program

• Pediatrics in Review and PREP
• AMBOSS
• Hopkins modules
• Yale curriculum
• Laptops provided in PGY-1 year for use throughout residency

• 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

As a non-profit institution, DCH residents may qualify for federal loan repayment programs during their residency. More information can be found at: