Benefits
Our residency program is committed to supporting our residents both personally and professionally. From competitive stipends to robust educational resources, we ensure you have the tools and support needed to thrive.
Stipends & Allowances
- Chief Resident Stipend: up to $4,000 per program
- Flexible Professional Education Fund (FPEF):
- PGY1 Residents: $2,500 annually
- Residents & Fellows PGY2 and Above: $3,000 annually
- Flexible Professional Education Fund (FPEF):
- On-Call Meal Allowance: $2,000 per academic year
Paid Time Off (PTO)
Residents and fellows receive 28 days (224 hours) of PTO per academic year.
Educational Perks
We’re dedicated to your professional growth and board success:
- Memberships and Subscriptions:
- American Society of Anesthesiologists (ASA)
- TrueLearn – One of the most popular board prep platforms
- Anesthesia Toolbox – An online repository managed by the ASA, with full access to collaborative educational resources
- Exams & Training:
- Full coverage of ITE and AKT exam fees
- Certification training in ALS, BLS, and PALS
- Education Days:
- Up to 5 paid educational days per year, including for:
- USMLE Step 3 Examination or COMLEX (up to 3 days)
- Fellowship or post-graduation job interviews (up to 3 days; travel time not included)
- Up to 5 paid educational days per year, including for:
- Conference Travel Support:
- For ASA and MARC, residents who present at least two abstracts receive full coverage for:
- Registration, travel, lodging, and meals
- For ASA and MARC, residents who present at least two abstracts receive full coverage for:
- Additional Perks:
- Ability to cover ABA Basic Examination fees with FPEF
- Safe Ride Home Program
- Off-site Rotation Travel: Transportation allowances for rotations at sites outside of the Advocate Health Care system.
Insurance & Wellness
- Health Insurance: Choose from a range of medical, dental, and vision plans offered through Advocate Health Care—coverage begins Day 1.
- Disability & Life Insurance: Provided to all residents and fellows
- Professional Liability Insurance: Full coverage for all training-related clinical activities
- Mental Health & Wellness: Confidential support services via the Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
- Lactation Support: Dedicated lactation spaces available for residents and fellows
Other Perks
- Retirement Plans and tax-deferred annuities available
- Lab Coats & Cleaning Service provided
- On-Site Fitness Center access at reduced cost (Barr Tower)
- Subsidized On-Site Housing available in Barr Tower (based on availability)
Educational Resources
We ensure access to the latest tools and literature in anesthesiology:
- AAH Library Access:
- Electronic access to key textbooks like:
- Miller’s Basics of Anesthesia
- Miller’s Anesthesia
- Barash’s Clinical Anesthesia
- Stoelting’s Anesthesia and Co-Existing Diseases
- Electronic access to key textbooks like:
- TrueLearn: A board-style question bank built by certified anesthesiologists to help you ace the ABA exams.
- Anesthesia Toolbox: A collaborative educational platform offering multimedia content, peer-reviewed Wiki cases, and rotation-specific curricula developed by over 100 academic programs.
- AccessAnesthesiology: A robust online library with:
- Top-tier textbooks like Morgan & Mikhail’s Clinical Anesthesiology, Longnecker’s Anesthesiology, and The Anesthesia Guide
- 800+ procedural and lecture videos
- Case-based learning tools and Q&A review materials