Resident Benefits

Lake Cumberland's Internal Medicine and Family Medicine Residency Program offer a wide range of benefits. Those selected for the residency program receive the following salary and benefits:

Salary Information 

The following is a breakdown of current resident salaries effective 2025

  • PGY-1       $59,000
  • PGY-2      $61,000
  • PGY-3      $63,000

The following will be the resident salaries effective July 1, 2026.

  • PGY1    $66,500
  • PGY2    $69,000
  • PGY3    $71,000

Benefits Package Information

Additional Benefits

  • Paid Time Off - Residents qualify for 20 paid vacation days per year
  • CME Allowance 
  • Retirement 401K
  • Education Resources 
  • Lab coats and scrubs 
  • FREE MEALS AND BEVERAGES
  • Free onsite parking 
  • Health, dental & vision insurance
  • Life insurance, AD&D insurance
  • Short-term or Long-term disability coverage 
  • Health care FSA 
  • Dependent care FSA 
  • Identify theft coverage 
  • Flex Spending account (FSA)
  • Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
  • Well Hub
  • Alumni Center Gym Membership
  • The Residency Programs at Lake Cumberland Regional Hospital is approved by the Kentucky State Approving Agency for Veterans Education (SAA) to offer VA Educational Benefits (GI Bill®) to eligible individuals enrolled in approved programs.
    *GI Bill is a registered trademark of the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs (VA)*
Resident Benefits