Our comprehensive benefits package has been developed to meet the expressed needs of our housestaff, including physical and mental health and wellness, professional development funds, and scholarship support.
| PGY1 | $70,546 |
| PGY2 | $74,622 |
| PGY3 | $77,196 |
| PGY4 | $80,705 |
| PGY5 | $84,214 |
| PGY6 | $85,969 |
| PGY7 | $89,259 |
| Vacation | All residents/fellows receive four-weeks of paid vacation per academic year |
| Sick Leave | All residents/fellows receive five days of paid sick leave per academic year |
| Leave of Absence | All residents/fellows are eligible for six-weeks paid medical leave (30 days) for maternity-related purposes or required medical care, including mental health |
| Parental Leave | All residents/fellows are eligible for up to six-weeks paid leave (30 days) for parental purposes, including paternal leave, non-birthing parent leave, adoption, or fostering care. For a birthing parent, this is in addition to the paid medical leave |
University of Chicago house officers are eligible for a benefits package that includes dental coverage, vision coverage, health insurance coverage, life insurance, long term disability, personal accident insurance, supplemental retirement annuities, and workers' compensation.
- Employer matching (up tp 4%) of pre-tax voluntary retirement contributions
- Flexible spending accounts
- Roth IRA options
The Medical Center provides medical malpractice liability coverage for all residents for activities performed in connection with assigned duties as a resident at the University of Chicago and at off-site rotations with prior written approval. The coverage is a composite of self-retained coverage funded by a composite of self-retained coverage funded by a trust fund and purchased excess commercial insurance.
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50% tuition remission for dependent children at University of Chicago Lab School
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50% tuition remission for two (2) classes per quarter for resident/fellow spouses, civil union partners, and dependent children up to 26 years old
- Illinois license reimbursement
- Step III reimbursement
- Step III study materials (i.e., UWorld)
- AAP | Prep memberships
- PGY2 discretionary educational fund ($1000)
- PGY3 discretionary educational fund ($1500)
- Professional Development | Scholarship Fund - all trainee levels may apply for funding
- Wellness Discretionary Fund - overseen and managed by Resident Education Council
- Lunch provided M-F for on-campus trainees
- Illinois license reimbursement
- SITE | RITE reimbursement
- Annual discretionary educational fund ($1500)
- Professional Development | Scholarship Fund - all trainee levels may apply for funding
- Wellness Discretionary Fund - overseen and managed by Fellow Education & Affairs Committee
- Lunch provided for on-campus trainees (Thursdays)
- Discounted parking rates (guaranteed spot in main garage)
- Post-Call ride reimbursement (to your home and back again)
- Monthly stipend to offset the use of personal devices (i.e., phones)
- FreedomPay Meal Card - $16 per 24-hour shift (applicable trainees only)
- GME-sponsored monthly breakfast
- Discounted rates at UChicago campus gyms - Ratner Athletic Center & Henry Crown Field House
