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Frequently Asked Questions

Department of Pediatrics Links

  • Website - Department of Pediatrics Main Page

  • Website - Pediatric Residency Page

  • Website - Norton Children's Pediatric Services

 

Pediatric Resident Stipend Rates (2026-2027)

  • PGY-1: $63,723.67 annually/$5,310.36 monthly

  • PGY-2: $66,105.08 annually/$5,508.76 monthly

  • PGY-3: $68,239.50 annually/$5,686.63 monthly

  • PGY-4: $71,322.28 annually/$5,943.52 monthly (listed for Child Neurology and Med/Peds residents)

  • PGY-5: $74,779.06 annually/$6,231.59 monthly (listed for Child Neurology residents)

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UofL Benefits

  • Health Insurance | 2026 UofL Benefits Guide

  • 4 weeks of paid vacation for all levels of training.

  • Family Medical Leave (includes maternity)

  • Professional Liability Insurance (malpractice)

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Additional Perks

  • Lab Coats are provided

  • On-call meals are provided at both Norton Children's Hospital and UofL Hospital

  • Additional expenses are covered (some restrictions apply):

    • Medical licenses

    • Specialty memberships

    • Registration and travel fees coverage for regional or national conferences for first authors

    • Academic allowances (journal subscriptions, books, conferences, etc.)

    • Residents are eligible to purchase discount student athletic tickets through the University of Louisville Athletics Department​​

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