Salary & benefits
Salaries
Lutheran General Hospital offers residents a comprehensive benefits package. Our salaries for residents are competitive within the Chicago area and are adjusted each year. For the year 2023-2024, they are as follows:
Academic Year 2023-2024
PGY I - $66,000.00
PGY II - $68,250.00
PGY III - $70,750.00
PGY IV - $73,500.00*
PGY V - $75,750.00*
PGY VI - $78,000.00*
* Fellowships include $3,000 education reimbursement
Vacations and time off
All residents have 20 days of paid vacation each year, with five additional days of educational time off to attend conferences during the second and third year of residency.
Insurance and pension plan
A comprehensive health care plan is offered to all residents, their spouses and children. The plan includes medical and dental insurance. A long-term disability and group term life insurance plan is also provided.
Additional Benefits:
- Professional Malpractice Liability Coverage
- Free on-site Parking
- Meal Allowance of $1,000 per year
- Discretionary Educational Reimbursement of $500 per year for PGY I, $750 per year for PGY II & III
- Board preparation reimbursement
- PGY I $500 technology stipend
- Free ACP Membership for PGY I
- Fitness Center on site
- On-site Moonlighting Opportunity for residents with permanent license