Resident Salary and Benefits

The health and well-being of our residents is important to us. We offer a competitive salary and benefits package and perks to keep you and your family happy and healthy.

Resident stipends for the academic year of 2024-2025 are as follows:

  • PGY1: $63,845.58
  • PGY2: $66,094.07
  • PGY3: $68,347.71
  • PGY4/Fellow: $71,185.36
  • Chiefs: $70,847.71

Education Benefits

  • Free access to UptoDate, MD Consult and all University of Illinois library resources
  • Paid certification courses in Advance Life Support in Obstetrics (ALSO), Neonatal Resuscitation Program (NRP) and ACLS
  • Five additional days per year available for conference attendance
  • Access to UIC library website for journal articles, and textbooks as well as borrowing privileges

Personal Health and Wellness

  • Meals provided in hospital when on duty including vegetarian options
  • Membership at the YMCA for resident
  • Family leave
  • Twenty-one days of paid time off per year
  • Annual resident retreat and quarterly resident wellness events
  • Access to Glenn Netto Health and Wellness Center on the UIC Health Sciences Campus-Rockford

Physician Benefits

  • Laptop
  • Lab coats and laundry service
  • Professional liability insurance coverage related to residency program duties
  • Night float call system
  • Hospital call rooms provided
  • Opportunities to moon light (with certain restrictions)

Family Benefits

  • Relocation allowance up to $1,500 (PGY1)
  • Life insurance – 1x salary, with option to purchase additional term life coverage for spouse and children
  • Health, dental and vision insurance
  • Tax-deferred voluntary savings plan

Outside employment is permissible with the consent of the program director. Presently, there is opportunity for third-year residents to moonlight in local emergency rooms and after-hours clinics. Residents must first obtain an Illinois permanent license.

1221 East State Street Rockford, IL 61104, Rockford, Illinois