UT Southwestern Benefits

UT Southwestern Salaries 2026-2027

An example of the UT Southwestern Employment Contract can be found here.

For more information about the University time away and leave policy please refer here. Additionally, the program adheres to the American Board of Pediatrics Absences Policy which can be found here.

As a UT Southwestern Department of Pediatrics employed trainee you will be eligible for health care benefits, which include medical, dental, and vision plans at no cost for yourself and eligible family members. 

More information on available coverage options and additional benefits such as Wellness Resources, Retirement Options and Employee Discounts can be found here.

  • Up to 2 program sponsored conferences a year

  • 3 weeks of paid vacation per year

  • 9 institutional holidays, with the ability to earn compensatory time for holidays worked

  • Yearly in-training examination in pediatric critical care

  • UT Southwestern is a qualifying Public Service Loan Forgiveness employer