How much you get paid depends on a lot of factors including location, what year you are in residency, and what program you are in. Most people don't start paying loans until they are finished with the residency and making enough money to start putting a true dent in their loans. They pretty much give you enough money to live on...if you have a family it can be a challenge but doable. (This is not coming from a resident...I have just seen the answer a few times)