Benefits/Stipends
Advocate Lutheran General Hospital provides residents and fellows with an excellent benefits package that includes:
A Competitive Salary for Academic Year 2026-2027
Training Level | Annual Salary |
|---|---|
PGY-1 Resident | $77,000 |
PGY-2 Resident | $80,000 |
PGY-3 Resident | $83,000 |
Stipends, Allowances & Educational Support:
- Flexible Professional Education Expenses Fund Allowance of $3,000.
- Chicagoland Market GME Stipend of $4,800
- Meal stipend of $2,200
- Up to five paid education days per year at the discretion of the program director
Insurance:
- Participation in the voluntary high-quality medical, dental and vision health care insurance plan options offered by the Advocate Health Care System. Coverage becomes effective on the first day of training.
- Disability and life insurance benefits.
- Professional malpractice liability insurance coverage provided for all required training related to hospital activities.
Other Benefits:
- 100% base salary for the first six weeks of any approved Resident/Fellow Leave of Absence.
- Healthy food options in the cafeteria with 24/7 access.
- Complimentary membership to the on-site Lutheran General Hospital Fitness Center.
- Discounted childcare services through PerkSpot.
- GME designated lactation room.
- Qualified retirement plans and tax-deferred annuities.
- Free parking in designated areas.
- Lab coats and complimentary laundry services are provided.
- Improved call rooms and workspaces.
- Access to confidential counseling and other support services available through the Employee Assistance Program.
- Safe Ride Home Program provides 100% covered transportation for trainees who are too fatigued to safely return home after an overnight call or extended shift. This service ensures a safe commute when the trainee feels too tired to drive or travel independently