The following trainee stipend schedule has been approved for the academic year 2026-2027

The following trainee benefits are expected to be:

• Three weeks (15 working days) of paid annual vacation, and one week (5 working days) of paid annual personal/professional development time which must be scheduled with the approval of the Program Director. Both vacation and personal/professional development time is nonaccruing.
• One week (5 working days) of non-accruing sick leave.
• Choice of health insurance plan options with global network coverage for the trainee and eligible family members - premium costs are shared between the Hospital (approximately 90%) and the trainee (approximately 10%).
• Group dental insurance for trainee and family at a nominal charge per month.
• Group term life insurance up to the stipend amount but not to exceed $25,000 at no charge. Additional life insurance may be purchased by the trainee.
• Disability insurance for specialty-specific occupation with benefit equal to approximately 66.6% of monthly earnings up to $3,000/month (less benefits from other sources) and built-in cost-of-living rider. Basic policy paid by Hospital. Additional individual coverage may be purchased by the trainee.
• Automatic enrollment in a 401(a) defined contribution retirement plan with immediate vesting funded by the University and Affiliated Hospitals. The contribution for FY27 (2026-27) will be 3%.
• Malpractice insurance is provided by the hospital for in-state professional activities that are an approved part of the training program.
• Other benefits, such as reduced tuition, bookstore discount, and others as offered to all University employees.