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Education

Resident Benefits

Insurance

  • The Hospitals offer a choice of health insurance programs including two HMOs.
  • $12,000 of life insurance coverage is provided free of charge. Additional insurance is available in multiples of up to four times compensation.
  • Optional Dental Insurance (DMO-type) is available
  • Long-term disability that provides up to 60% of monthly salary after 90 days. in the event of disability is optional
  • Fully paid Parental Leave (6 weeks)
  • Optional Personal Accident Insurance is also available.

Other Benefits

  • Professional liability insurance for all on-site professional activities
  • An optional Flexible Spending Account is available
  • 50% tuition remission for faculty and spouses enrolled for courses at the University of Chicago.
  • 50% tuition benefits for children at the Laboratory School
  • $640 a year for books
  • AIRP registration fee of $1,900 as well as a housing stipend of $3,500
  • Expenses paid for residents who present an oral research presentation at national meetings
  • Optional Supplemental Retirement Plan
  • Four weeks vacation per year with pay
  • Six holidays per year with pay
  • 5 days of paid sick leave per year
  • Reduced parking rate
  • 2 lab coats per year
  • Scrubs

For more information regarding benefits, please visit GME Resources.