Supplement

Housestaff Benefits

Insurance

The University offers two Blue Cross/Blue Shield insurance plans, two Health Maintenance Organization programs (including the on-site University of Chicago Health Plan), five group life insurance options, personal accident insurance for either single or family coverage, and long-term disability insurance. A dental plan is also available.

Liability Insurance

Professional liability insurance is provided by the University for all on-site professional activities.

Housing

The University of Chicago owns and operates two apartment buildings for residents near the Medical Center. Both buildings have parking facilities for tenants. In addition, there are many University and privately-owned apartment buildings in the Hyde Park community. The University housing office assts residents in finding living accommodations in Hyde Park. Also, if you are interesting in purchasing a house, condominium, or co-op, a mortgage loan officer is available on campus and can be reached at (773) 702-3421.

Lab Coats

Lab coats and scrub suits are provided and laundered by the hospital.

Parking

The current fee is $35 per month for parking garage privileges.

Tuition

Residents and fellows are entitled to 50 percent tuition remission for their children (nursery school through high school at the University of Chicago Laboratory Schools and undergraduate at the University of Chicago), and graduate school for spouses.

Recreation

Recreational facilities are located throughout campus and included: multi-purpose gymnasiums; weight rooms; indoor and outdoor running tracks; racquetball, handball, tennis, squash and volleyball courts, and dance rooms. In addition, the hospital has sports equipment for loan.

Vacation

Residents and fellows are given four weeks of vacation. Stipends Stipends are paid monthly, on the last working day of the month. Your first check will be issued on July 31st. You may arrange to have subsequent checks directly deposited to your bank. Following are the 2007-2008 stipends:

PL-1   $44,200   PL-5   $52,275
PL-2   $46,150   PL-6   $55,000
PL-3   $47,700   PL-7   $56,150
PL-4   $50,000        

Sample Department Schedule for University of Chicago Comer Children's Hospital

7:00 – 8:00am Interns Preround
8:00 – 9:00am Morning Report or Grand Rounds
9:00 – 10:30am Teaching Rounds with Service Attending
12:00 – 1:00pm Teaching Conference (Intern lunch, PICU Conference, Core Curriculum, etc.)