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Benefits

Urologic surgery residents receive benefits from both the Department of Graduate Medical Education at RUSH University Medical Center as well as from the Department of Urologic Surgery.

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

Highlights Include:

  • Annual (calendar year) $1,000 Employee Enhancement funds for registration costs for workshops, seminars, symposiums, conferences, USMLE step 3 and American Urologic Association Resident Membership
  • Access to RUSH University library resources
  • Free Parking
  • Health Insurance for residents and reduced rates for dependents
  • Medical Malpractice Insurance
  • Life & Disability Insurance
  • 4 weeks of vacation annually
  • On-Call Room
  • White coats
  • Department Jacket 
  • Mileage reimbursement for rotations away from the main campus
  • Opportunity to serve as doctor of the house for the Chicago Symphony Orchestra

The Division of Urologic Surgery at RUSH University Medical Center also provides several resources to our residents to enhance their educational experiences.

Highlights Include:

  • Travel funds for those presenting a podium presentation at major meetings
  • Subscription to the Self-Assessment Study Program (SASP) resident study program
  • NEW Graduate Medical Education Stipend (PGY-1 residents receive $1,500 and PGY-2 - PGY-5 residents receive $2,000) 
  • Subscription to the AUA annual update series
  • State of the art robotic and laparoscopic simulators, which residents have access to 24/7