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Benefits

KU Medical Center and the Department of Neurology are committed to providing our residents and fellows with a competitive annual salary and benefits package. Benefits include, but are not limited to, medical and dental plans, paid time off and retirement plans.

KU Medical Center and the Department of Neurology are committed to providing our residents and fellows with a competitive annual salary and benefits package. Benefits include, but are not limited to, medical and dental plans, paid time off and retirement plans.

Stipends

Visit the KU Medical Center's Office of Graduate Medical Education website for the current academic year's resident and fellow stipends. This information applies to fellows training at the University of Kansas School of Medicine, Kansas City, Kansas, campus.

Educational perks

  • Residents are eligible for an educational stipend to attend a conference or for the purchase of books, CDs or other educational materials subject to approval of the program.
  • Access to KU's medical library is given for house staff to browse electronic journals without a subscription.

Professional perks

  • Malpractice insurance coverage is provided to all employees
  • Health insurance for you and your family
  • Worker's compensation insurance
  • Retirement programs

Vacation and leave

  • Residents are eligible for time off benefits. Holiday call will be equitably distributed by the program director.
  • Residents receive three weeks of paid vacation each academic year.
  • Sick leave is time that can be used in case of illness or injury. Residents are allowed 10 non-cumulative days of sick leave each year.
  • Extended leave without pay is given for reason of family or person illness, serious health conditions, disability or the birth or adoption of a child.

Other benefits

  • Access to Kirmayer Fitness Center, KU Medical Center's onsite fitness center at a discounted rate
  • Laundry service
  • Meal allowance

More information

For more detailed information about the benefits we offer, check out these resources.

KU School of Medicine

University of Kansas Medical Center
Department of Neurology
Mailstop 2012
3901 Rainbow Blvd.
Kansas City, KS 66160
Phone: 913-588-6970
Fax: 913-588-6965