Academic Year 2025-2026 Salary and Benefit Information
Support
- Regular opportunities for support and mentorship from faculty and the Director.
- Access to in-house social worker at the Geriatrics office and clinical pharmacist on staff.
- Regular opportunities for interdisciplinary collaboration throughout the various locations.
- Access to well-being programs
- Participation in resident/fellow forum
Salary and Financial Benefits
The salary for PGY4 Fellows is $85,201.60
Program covers the cost of obtaining a training license.
Fellows receive a one-time stipend of $4000 issued as a taxable lump sum payment through the payroll system. Stipend can be used at discretion of fellow for educational expenses (technology purchases, exam fees, relocation expenses, etc.).
Benefits
Medical and Dental
Multiple insurance plans offered for fellows and their families with nominal cost. Vision and dental coverage provided for additional cost.
Medications provided at cost in the hospital pharmacy for fellows and their families.
Disability
Long Term Disability: A disability policy, paying 60% percent of the resident’s salary after 90 days of disability, is provided.
Short Term Disability: Compensation for a personal serious illness is provided following an absence of seven consecutive days.
Medical Leave of Absence benefits: Per current policy, eligibility starts on day one of employment.
Continuing Medical Education
Penn Medicine Lancaster General Hospital provides $4,000 for continuing medical education (CME). Fellows are provided with five days of educational leave for attendance at local, regional, or national conferences during the year, or to utilize for interviewing purposes.
In addition, LG Health provides reimbursement for membership in two specialty-specific organizations, as well as a current copy of the Geriatrics Review Syllabus.
Vacation and Holidays
We offer 21 days of paid time off, plus eight holidays including New Year's Day, Martin Luther King Jr. Day, Memorial Day, Juneteenth, Independence Day, Labor Day, Thanksgiving, and Christmas Day.
Malpractice Insurance
Malpractice insurance is provided by the hospital for all work performed as part of the teaching program.
Life Insurance
Term life insurance is provided at one time the annual salary, effective immediately.
Meals
Meals are available in the hospital and outpatient pavilion cafeteria at employee prices (20% off regular price).
Employee Benefits
As an employee of Penn Medicine Lancaster General Health, fellows are eligible for several discount programs such as fitness memberships, eye wear and contact savings, amusement park admissions, movie tickets, tuition reimbursement at Saint Joseph's University - Lancaster, and retirement plan participation.
Additional benefits include:
- Through the Employee Assistance Program, up to 8 free confidential counseling sessions for financial, legal and caregiver resources
- Access to free Employee Fitness Center
- Priority placement and discounted tuition at multiple local daycares
- Free parking at all LG Health locations