PGY1 $75,205
PGY2 $79,551
PGY3 $82,295
PGY4 $86,036
PGY5 $89,776
PGY6 $91,647
PGY7 $95,154
PGY8 $96,824
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

- GME05 Salary, Vacation, and Sick Days

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.

  • 50% tuition remission for dependent children at University of Chicago Lab School
  • 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
  • $9,000 annual academic stipend
  • In-training exam reimbursement (SITE | RITE | FIT)
  • Post-Call ride reimbursement (to your home and back again)
  • FreedomPay Meal Card - $20 per in-house overnight shift
  • Academic medical conference attendance stipend for presenting trainees
  • Professional Development | Scholarship Fund - all trainee levels may apply for funding
  • GME-sponsored monthly breakfast
  • Discounted parking rates (guaranteed spot in main garage)
  • Discounted rates at UChicago campus gyms - Ratner Athletic Center & Henry Crown Field House
  • Wellness Discretionary Fund - overseen and managed by Fellow Education & Affairs Committee
  • Lunch provided for on-campus trainees (Thursdays)