Benefits

Benefits available to fellows in the renal fellowship program include:

• three weeks vacation each year
• pre-tax health care reimbursement *
• pre-tax dependent care reimbursement *
• discounted access to the University's state-of-the-art recreation center
• free access to campus libraries
• free Internet access and email
• access to Renal Fellows library
• discount theatre, film and sporting events tickets

* These accounts allow you to set aside money from your salary, before taxes are withheld, to pay for out-of-pocket medical and child care expenses.

Stipends
Stipends are determined annually by the Medical School. The 2008/09 stipends are:

G4 $49,045
G5 $50,433
G6 $52,204
G7 $53,873

Insurance

• health insurance for fellows (family coverage available at additional cost)
• a $25,000 Life insurance policy as well as a long-term disability insurance
• dental insurance for fellows (family coverage available at additional cost)
• malpractice insurance at each hospital

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