Salary and benefits
What are the salary and benefits of CHoR's pediatric residency and fellowship programs?
Salary scales 2026-2027
| PGY Level | Annual |
|---|---|
| 1 |
$69,083 |
| 2 |
$71,009 |
| 3 |
$73,567 |
| 4 |
$76,438 |
| 5 |
$80,700 |
| 6 |
$83,501 |
| 7 |
$86,568 |
| 8 |
$91,609 |
Benefits
- Professional educational funds ($1200/yr)
- Program pays for MedStudy for board review
- Extra-duty (moonlighting) opportunities
- Three weeks paid vacation + time over the holidays
- Free parking
- Work phone or phone stipend
- Food stipend
- Eligibility for VCUHS retirement plan
- Study materials
- Health, vision and dental insurance
- Liability insurance
- Parental leave, sick leave
- Day care on-site
- CHoR jacket and scrubs
- Free access to UpToDate
I chose VCU because of the people. The residents act like one large family and have a good relationship with the faculty and administrators. The other great reason to stay at VCU is Richmond! Richmond has all the convenience of a large city (good food, music, arts, festivals, outdoor activities) but the feel of a small town (low cost of living, no traffic, friendly people)
Avni, Class of 2019
Why choose CHoR?
Joining CHoR and VCU Health for your residency or fellowship is like joining a family. During your time here, we'll work together to ensure you receive hands-on, comprehensive experience in pediatrics - while finding work-life balance and making life-long friends and mentors.
Learn more about resident life, salary, benefits and the city we call home.
Our pediatric fellowships
As part of a major metropolitan medical center, the Children's Hospital of Richmond at VCU's Pediatric Fellowship programs provide high-quality advanced training in specialty areas of pediatric research and practice.
Become a CHoR resident
Residents are selected through the National Resident Matching Program. You must apply using the ERAS System.