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Resident Benefits

RUSH offers a competitive salary and full benefits. 

Detailed information regarding the salary and benefits provided by the Department of Graduate Medical Education at RUSH University Medical Center can be found here. 

Highlights include:

  • Annual (academic year) education stipend of $2000 for PGY-2 residents and above, and $1500 for PGY-1 residents
  • Annual (calendar year) $1,000 LEAP funds for registration costs for workshops, seminars, symposiums, USMLE step 3 and conferences
  • Access to RUSH University library resources
  • Free Parking
  • Health Insurance for residents and reduced rates for dependents
  • 24/7 Wellness Services
  • Medical Malpractice Insurance
  • Life & Disability Insurance
  • 4 weeks of vacation annually
  • On-Call Room & Meals
  • White coats
  • Personalized jackets for interns
  • Mileage reimbursement for rotations away from the main campus