Fellow benefits
Salary, stipends and allowances
- Salary: PGY 4-$70,500, PGY 5-$73,500 and PGY 6-$76,500.
- Chief fellow stipend up to $4,000.
- Incoming fellows receive a one-time $500 taxable technology stipend.
- Eligible to receive 5 days of paid education time and $3,000 educational allowance per year.
Paid Time Off (PTO)
- 20 PTO days/year and 3 days for unplanned absences per year. Unused days do not accumulate from year to year.
Insurance
- Fellows 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.
- Fellows are covered by the system’s professional malpractice liability insurance for all required training related 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 available if eligibility criteria are met.
- Access to confidential counseling and other support services available through the Employee Assistance Program.
View a sample of our ACGME-accredited residency contract.