Comprehensive benefits are available for residents at the McGaw Medical Center of Northwestern University. For the 2007-08 academic year, these include: Stipend PGY 1 | $45,280 | PGY 2 | $47,619 | PGY 3 | $50,073 | PGY 4 | $53,179 | PGY 5 | $55,928 |
Medical Plan Individual housestaff coverage is provided at no cost and family coverage is available. A prescription drug program is also provided. Dental Plan A choice of plans is available. Life Insurance Four choices are available.  Long-term Disability Insurance
Basic coverage is provided at no cost and increased coverage is available. Healthcare Spending Account Available for optional participation Dependent Care Spending Account Available for optional participation Transportation Spending Account Available for optional participation 401k Plan Voluntary and matching programs are available. Other services include access to exercise facilities, an on-campus day-care center, and the comprehensive Galter Health Sciences Library. The housestaff are provided with two free meals on each call day. Lab coats and cleaning are provided. Each resident receives 3 weeks of vacation each year. Second and Third Year Residents also receive one week of educational leave each year. To see more details about benefits including a sample contract, please visit the GME website. | 
