Compensation combines a UTROP salary with a UTHSC academic stipend for a planned annual income of $390,000. You are also eligible to participate in the department's group wRVU incentive program, and extra shifts beyond the standard schedule are paid hourly.
This model includes assumed and/or estimated inputs where data was not provided. Assumptions are clearly marked. Final compensation details are to be confirmed by the employer.
| Component | Amount |
|---|---|
| UTROP salary | $380,000 |
| UTHSC academic stipend | $10,000 |
| Planned annual income | $390,000 |
| Productivity incentive | Eligible for the department's group wRVU incentive program |
| Annual clinical hours | 1,728 (12 twelve-hour shifts per month) |
| Effective hourly rate on planned income | $226* |
| Metric | Calculated Value | MGMA Percentile | Interpretation |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Compensation | $390,000 | Between 50th and 75th* | Planned income exceeds the academic EM median of $344,845* before incentive or extra-shift pay |
| Productivity (wRVUs) | |||
| Pay per wRVU |
Benchmark specialty: Emergency Medicine (All Practice Types). This is the general academic EM row, which matches a UTHSC faculty appointment with no subspecialty requirement.
Source: MGMA Academic Compensation 2026 (2025 Data). 50th percentile $344,845; 75th percentile $404,305.
Effective hourly rate calculated as $390,000 divided by 1,728 annual clinical hours.
Your benefits package includes health coverage, retirement plans through both UTROP and UTHSC, malpractice with a tail coverage schedule, and CME support. Additional earnings are available through extra shifts and holiday pay.
| Length of Service | Tail Premium Paid by UTROP |
|---|---|
| Less than 3 years | None |
| 3 years to less than 4 years | One-third |
| 4 years to less than 5 years | Two-thirds |
| 5 years or more | Full premium |