Benefits

Salaries

Our salaries for fellows are competitive within the Chicagoland area and are adjusted each year. For the year 2023-2024, they are as follows:

PGY IV          $73,500.00

PGY V           $75,750.00

PGY VI          $78,000.00

Stipends & Allowances

• Fellows are eligible to receive 5 days of paid education time and $3,000 education allowance per year.
• On-call meal allowance of $1,000 per academic year.

Paid Time Off (PTO)

• Residents and fellows receive a total of 20 vacation days/year and 3 days for unplanned absences/year. Unused days do not accumulate from year to year.

Insurance

• A resident or fellow may select any medical, dental and vision health care insurance plans offered by the Advocate Health Care System. Coverage becomes effective from the first day of training.
• Disability and life insurance benefits.
• Residents and fellows are covered by the system’s professional malpractice liability insurance for all required training related to hospital activities.

Other Benefits

• Qualified retirement plans and tax-deferred annuities.
• Free parking in designated areas.
• Lab coats and complimentary laundry services provided.
• Free Fitness Center membership if eligibility criteria are met.
• Access to confidential counseling and other support services available through the Employee Assistance Program.