Benefits & Contract

The following outlines the benefits for residents enrolled the in the Christ Medical Center Emergency Medicine Residency Program:

Health Care Coverage/Dental Care Coverage
Available under the terms and conditions of the Advocate Corporation Health Care Plan.

Professional Liability Insurance
Provided subject to and in accordance with the hospitals Master Self Insurance Programs.

Disability Benefits
Provided in accordance with the terms and conditions of the Advocate Corporation Disability Income Protection Plan (includes maternity leave).

Tax Deferred Annuities
Available upon request.

Parking
Free parking in a designated area.

Vacation
Four weeks (160 hours) per year, with pay under the terms and conditions of the Housestaff Officers Agreement.

On-Call Lodging
Provided while on-call at night.

Special Education Leave
EM-2s, EM-3s and fellows are granted up to seven days per year to attend an educational conference and obtain partial compensation for conference fees.

Life Insurance
Provided under the terms and conditions of the Advocate Corporation Survivors Protection Plan.

Bereavement Pay
Provided for when housestaff officer attends funeral of an immediate family member as specified by Advocate policy.

Travel Accident Insurance
Provided without charge to housestaff officer in conformance with Advocate Corporation Benefit Program.

Lab Coats
Up to two lab coats are provided per year.

Meal Reimbursement
Provided through a coupon system.

Compensation for Excess Calls
Provided under the terms and conditions of the Housestaff Officers Agreement.

Special Assistance
Provided when appropriate and requested in licensure, housing matters, placement matters, and application for specialty board requirements.

Armed Services Reserve Duty Leave
Leave of two weeks with pay in addition to other approved leave.

Tuition Reimbursement
Available subject to eligibility and approval.

Contract
Click here to view a copy of the current residency contract.