Stipend program application
About our stipend program
Residents and fellows in select specialties have the opportunity to receive monthly financial assistance while completing training through our stipend program.
Resident and fellow stipend program
For those selected as a stipend recipient, you'll be offered the following benefits:
- Funds are forgiven as you receive medical staff privileges and membership at an HCA Healthcare affiliated hospital for two years.
- You can go anywhere in the U.S. where there is an HCA Healthcare hospital and a demonstrated need for your specialty.
To ensure eligibility for HCA Healthcare’s stipend program, consider the following requirements when applying:
- Must be a full-time resident in an ACGME, AOA or HCA Healthcare-approved program or a full-time fellow in a U.S. fellowship program
- Resident/fellow must remain in good standing with the program to maintain stipend eligibility
- Must submit a letter of recommendation from current residency/fellowship program
- Resident/fellow is not eligible if a contract or letter of intent with a practice, hospital or other entity has been extended
- Must pass a thorough background check
- Resident/fellow is ineligible to apply if they have an immediate family member on the medical staff at an HCA Healthcare hospital
- Must have completed a minimum of nine months of residency training to be considered for the program
- Must have a minimum of six months of training remaining (as of the last day of the candidate’s review period) to be considered for the program
- Resident/fellow must disclose all future training plans in initial application process. Once contracts have been fully executed, amendments can no longer be made to accommodate additional payments.
Stipend program FAQs
Please review the following questions. Our Training Program Outreach team is available if you have any follow-up questions about our resident and fellow stipend program.
Does the stipend tie me to a particular hospital/location?
What if I have already committed to a practice or hospital?
What happens if I cannot fulfill my contract?
What if I have an immediate family member on medical staff at an HCA Healthcare facility?
Is the stipend taxed?
Do I have to be employed by HCA Healthcare?
Can I negotiate a higher payment per month?
What specialties are eligible to apply for the stipend?
Do you offer stipends to doctors who are in the military reserve?
What if I decide to go on to fellowship?
Does the stipend contract prohibit me from signing a non-compete agreement?
May a stipend recipient moonlight or work PRN at an HCA Healthcare affiliated hospital during training?
HCA Healthcare Stipend Program
A response will be provided within 2 business days.
2025 Stipend Application Deadlines:
- March 1
- July 1
- October 1
Have questions? Contact us
Hannah Coffee, Manager, Stipend Program
For any inquiries about the stipend program, reach out to Hannah Coffee, our Stipend Program Manager. She is available to assist with program details, eligibility, and any other questions you may have.