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.