Housestaff Benefits and Stipends

For detailed information on the benefits listed below, please visit the University of Chicago Graduate Medical Education website. 

• Health Insurance - 4 Options
• Dental Insurance
• Vision Insurance
• Life Insurance
• Short-Term Disability Insurance
• Long-Term Disability Insurance
• Employee Assistance Program
• Paid Time Off
• Education Assistance Programs
• Direct Payroll Deposit
• Credit Union

Optional Benefits

• Critical Illness Insurance
• Personal Accident Insurance
• Universal Life Insurance
• Accidental Death & Dismemberment Insurance 
• Legal Insurance
• Identify Protection
• Auto & Home Insurance
• AAA Auto Insurance
• Pet Insurance
• Bicycle Commuter Benefit
• Flexible Spending Accounts
• Voluntary Supplemental Retirement Annuity

Additional Benefits Specific to NorthShore-based Pathology Residents

• Hospital-provided parking at Evanston Hospital
• $600 annual book allowance (may be used towards the purchase of a laptop)
• Program-sponsored travel to national meetings

Each resident is assigned a conveniently located office cubicle with a desk, computer, file cabinet, and microscope. Complimentary Wi-Fi is accessible throughout the hospital if you prefer to use your personal laptop or tablet. Digital photography equipment is also available within the department.  

Stipends

The stipend levels for the 2023-24 academic year will be:

PGY 1 - $70,546
PGY 2 - $74,622
PGY 3 - $77,196
PGY 4 - $80,705
PGY 5 - $84,214
PGY 6 - $85,969