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- Resident Retreats: HSS sponsors fall and summer resident-run retreats to support resident cohesiveness, team-building, and to welcome new residents to our program.
- Social Events: HSS residents comprise a cohesive and supportive group who often spend time together outside of work. The Program Director typically sponsors a Summer Picnic and Winter Holiday party at her home. The VA frequently hosts employee appreciation events which residents attend. Harvard Medical School hosts a number of distinguished events specifically for graduate medical trainees.
- Birthdays: At our monthly all residents’ meeting, birthday shout-outs with cards and treats are presented to residents with birthdays in that month.
- HSS Club Team Sports: Over half our residents participate in team sports (flag football, soccer, etc.) throughout the year. HSS provides funding for the cost of the team sports facilities, allowing them to continue to exercise and socialize throughout the winter months.
- Annual Resident Wellness Day: HSS funds a resident-directed wellness day for all residents on a didactic Wednesday in February. Activities on wellness days in recent years have included healthy cooking instruction, group sports, Tai Chi, art activities, gym visits, and group mindfulness activities.
- Tickets: Residents are often able to get reduced cost tickets to various events using our VA and Harvard IDs. (i.e. $5 Red Sox tickets!)
- On-Call Food: HSS residents developed an on-call food program that allows residents to choose their own food options to be stocked in the call-room refrigerator. Food is purchased by HSS and replenished on a weekly basis.
- Post-Call Rides: HSS will reimburse residents for a ride home and a ride back to their vehicle with a ride-sharing company (e.g. Lyft or Uber) if they are feeling drowsy after working on call (short-call or overnight call).
- Parking: parking in the North End neighborhood of Boston.
- Participation: HSS residents are encouraged to actively engage in all aspects of HSS, including quality improvement projects, action teams, recruitment, and advisory committees. Resident representatives from each post-graduate year participate in the Program Evaluation Committee (PEC) and Ombudsperson program. PEC focuses on reviewing, changing, generating, and enacting policies that affect the whole residency. The Ombudsperson program provides a forum for residents to raise concerns to program leadership in a neutral, anonymous setting.
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All residents receive the VA employee benefits package including medical, dental, vision, life insurance, and pre-tax flexible spending accounts for healthcare and/or dependent care costs (daycare, summer camp). All plans are eligible on the first date of employment, and the cost of coverage is largely employer-subsidized.
Current Salaries 2019-2020
Program Level |
Gross Salary |
PGY-1 |
$73,418 |
PGY-2 |
$75,918 |
PGY-3 |
$78,418 |
PGY-4 |
$81,668 |
* Chief Residents receive an additional $2,000.
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Each resident may receive up to $500 (travel and fees) to attend one national conference per year. Residents who are presenting a poster, oral presentation or receiving an award may receive up to $2000 (travel and fees) per year. Each resident receives several books purchased by the program each year. Residents have access to all Harvard and VA library resources, which include online subscriptions to most academic journals and many online textbooks.
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Third- and fourth-year residents in good standing have access to various moonlighting opportunities once they receive their full license to practice. PGY-4 residents may apply to moonlight at the VA where they have the opportunity to provide teaching and mentorship to their younger colleagues while gaining valuable experience in a supervisory role.
Annual Leave (Paid Vacation) |
20 days per contract year |
Sick Leave |
13 days per contract year |
Authorized Absence |
Up to 5 days per contract year for job/fellowship interviews or conferences; may get additional days for conference awards/presentations |
Exam Leave |
2 days; may get additional 2 days to repeat exams if needed |
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HSS is committed to supporting the growth and development of resident families. We believe it is essential for parents to have the opportunity to stay home with their new babies without the stress of work obligations, fear of lost wages, or worry about delayed program completion. HSS accommodates paid parental leave through a combination of annual leave, current and accrued sick leave, and advanced leave. Unpaid leave through the Family Medical Leave Act (FMLA) is available to any resident who has been in the program for at least 12 months.
