POST GRADUATE LEVEL                    ANNUAL       MONTHLY

 Post Graduate Level 1                       $45,945        $3,828.75

 Post Graduate Level 2                       $47,383        $3,948.59

 Post Graduate Level 3                       $49,183        $4.098.59

 Post Graduate Level 4                       $51,055        $4,254.59

 Post Graduate Level 5                       $52,071        $4,422.59

 Post Graduate Level 6 & above          $55,248        $4,604.00

 Life Insurance
Term life insurance is provided for all residents in the amount of double the annual stipend.  The policy includes accidental death and dismemberment coverage.

Health Insurance
Single coverage is paid by the University of Louisville and family coverage is available at group rates.

Workers' Compensation
All house staff are covered by workers' compensation for any injuries or illnesses incurred as a result of assigned duties.

Disability Insurance
Long-term disability insurance is provided for residents free of charge. Residents have the option of converting the coverage from group to private at the end of their training as well as the option of purchasing additional coverage.

Malpractice Insurance
Coverage is provided for all residents, either by the University of Louisville or by the hospitals to which residents are assigned.  This coverage applies only to assigned rotations that are part of residency training.

Dental Care
The Dental Clinic in the Ambulatory Care Building will provide an annual examination, including cleaning and x-rays, to residents free of charge.

Preventive Health Program
Hepatitis B immunization and an annual TB skin test are required and administered free of charge.

Medical Licensure
Commonwealth of Kentucky resident training licensure and renewal fees are paid by the department for the duration of surgical residency in the program.

Vacation
General Surgery and Otolaryngology  PGY 1s through PGY 5s are given 4 weeks paid vacation, which may be taken all at once or may be divided into 2 week periods.
Thoracic-Cardiovascular and Plastic Surgery residents are given 2 weeks paid vacation per year.

** At the discretion of the Program Director, an additional two weeks may be permitted for personal or educational leave.

Free Parking
University of Louisville Green parking permits are issued to all residents free of charge. These permits are valid for U of L parking lots on the Health Sciences Center (HSC) campus. In addition, all affiliated hospitals provide free parking to residents when they are assigned to these hospitals.

Physician Placement Service
The University of Louisville Physician Placement Services provides free assistance to residents seeking practice opportunities in Kentucky. Call Jan Hurst at 1-800-821-1088.

Library Privileges
Residents have library privileges at the Kornhauser Library and at all of the affiliated hospitals. Available services include electronic literature, searches, and an Inter-library loan service.

Lab Coats
Lab coats with embroidered names are provided to residents at the beginning of their training.

Athletics Tickets
Residents are eligible to purchase student athletics tickets at reduced prices through the Athletics Department.

Other Benefits
Additional benefits may include textbooks, professional dues, or funds for travel to educational meetings.

Recreational Facilities
The HSC Fitness Center is located within the medical campus.  Spouses and dependents can join for a nominal charge.  A wide array of recreational facilities at U of L's Belknap Campus may be used by residents free of charge.