Internal Medicine Residency Program

Internal Medicine Residency Program – Salary + Benefits

Salary + Benefits
The hospital offers a comprehensive and flexible benefits program, including health insurance, dental insurance, vision insurance, long and short-term disability coverage, provision of white coats and scrubs with laundry service, and malpractice insurance.
Salary and Benefits

The hospital offers a comprehensive and flexible benefits program, including health, dental and vision insurance, long and short-term disability coverage and malpractice insurance. 

  • All residents receive a yearly $5,000 stipend, in addition to a 3% matching retirement contribution.
  • Residents are provided with a three-year subscription to ACP MKSAP.  
  • Each resident receives a $1,250 educational stipend over three years, which can be used for study materials, exams, conferences and other educational needs.
  • The program provides a one-time $800 reimbursement to support resident conference presentations.
  • The program provides white coats, and the hospital provides scrubs with laundry service.
  • Lunch is provided for residents Monday through Friday.
  • Vacation: All residents receive four weeks of vacation and three personal days per academic year.
  • Parental leave: The program offers six weeks of paid parental leave for the birth or adoption of a child, with the option to take an additional six weeks under the Family Medical Leave Act (FMLA). 
  • Back-up - sick call: Each PGY class has two residents on a dedicated back-up rotation to cover colleagues during illness, emergencies and personal matters.

What to know about pay, perks + support at Tufts Medicine

Whether you’ve already matched with Tufts Medicine or are still exploring your options, we want you to feel confident about what’s next. From competitive salary and benefits to visa sponsorship, licensing support and professional development, we’ve gathered everything you need to understand the full range of resources available to you as a resident or fellow.

Here’s what you can expect from day one—and how we’ll support you throughout your training.

Salary + stipend information

Compensation details are available for the upcoming academic year.

View 2025–2026 salary + stipend information

Key documents + policies

Helpful resources

Building community + amplifying your voice as a resident or fellow

At Tufts Medicine, residency and fellowship go beyond clinical experience. We’re committed to fostering an inclusive, collaborative environment where your voice matters and your well-being comes first. Through our Graduate Medical Education office, you’ll have access to opportunities that build leadership, connection and community from day one.

Throughout the year, we offer opportunities to connect, lead and shape your experience:

  • Resident leadership council (bi-monthly): Collaborate with fellow residents to shape the learning environment
  • GME committee meetings (monthly): Contribute to program updates and improvement
  • House Staff orientation + luncheon: Kick off your training with connection and clarity
  • Quarterly resident forums: Share your experience directly with faculty and leadership
  • Social events: Join meet-ups, themed events and opportunities to unwind
  • House Staff Appreciation Day (semi-annual): Celebrate your hard work and recharge with your community

Whether you're just getting started or still considering your options, know that Tufts Medicine is a place where connection, inclusion and growth are built into every step of your journey.