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