Benefits

Salary (2007-2008)

Resident stipends for the academic year of 2007-2008 are as follows:

• R1 $47,000
• R2 $48,000
• R3 $49,000
• Chief Resident(s) $51,000

Other Benefits Include:

• $1500 moving allowance (R1)
• PDAs for each resident
• Meals provided when on duty in the hospital
• Lab coats and laundry service
• Life insurance—1x salary, with option to purchase additional term life coverage for spouse and children
• Disability insurance
• Health insurance—100% of premium paid by residency for residents and dependents
• Dental insurance—same as above
• Vision insurance
• Tax-deferred voluntary savings plan
• Membership at the YMCA for resident and family
• Subsidized on-site child care
• Family leave
• Professional liability insurance coverage related to residency program duties
• Paid permanent license for residents
• Paid federal controlled substance registration
• Paid certification courses in CPR, ALSO, NRP, PALS, ACLS and ATLS
• Twenty-one days of paid vacation per year
• Five additional days per year available for conference attendance
• $1200 CME funding per year available for conference attendance, medical books or software
• Medical library with free photocopy privileges
• Annual retreat
• Call not to exceed every fourth night
• Hospital call rooms provided
• Opportunity for Master’s in Public Health
• Free access to Up to Date, MD Consult, and all University of Illinois Library Resources

Outside employment is permissible with the consent of the program director. Presently, there is ample opportunity for third-year residents to moonlight in local emergency rooms and after-hours clinics. Residents must first obtain an Illinois permanent license.