GME Extras (in addition to salaries shown at the right)

• Effective 7/7/2024, second pay period, payday of 7/26/2024, in lieu of a separate housing allowance, $10,000 shall be added to each Resident/Fellow’s base salary (subject to taxes and withholdings).
• $1,000 - Cell Phone Allowance, added to the 1^st paycheck in July (subject to taxes and withholdings).
• $2,000 - Meal Allowance, added to the 2^nd paycheck in July (subject to taxes and withholdings). MD’s only.
• $2,000 - Educational Allowance, added to a paycheck in November (subject to taxes and withholdings).  To be eligible all assigned Healthstream modules must be completed by the Resident or Fellow prior to the due date assigned in HealthStream.
• $3,500 - Moving Allowance for New Hires only. No receipts required. Paid on the 2^nd paycheck in July (subject to taxes and withholdings).
• Full information on all GME benefits (Health, Dental, Disability) is provided in House Staff Policies and Procedures located in Medhub and on the Stanford GME website.
• The Medhub software is unable to reflect future salary increases. Salary increases will occur during the academic year according to the following schedule, as provided in the CBA:
• Effective, the first pay period in September 2024 salaries shall be increased by five percent (5%). 
  

Department Perks

• $600 per year Extra Education Allowance that can roll over but must use prior to graduation  
• 100% protected resident FUN retreat (past destinations include Carmel, Santa Cruz)
• Annual AAN membership and Continuum subscription during residency
• Fund attendance and provide service coverage to attend AAN in senior year 
• Fund attendance of 2 additional national or international conferences if presenting
• Dinner with world-class visiting neurologists as part of Grand Rounds
• Other goodies: jackets, happy hours, etc.  

Health Care

• Free Medical, Dental, Vision, Mental Health, and Long-Term Disability Insurance
  Free health care for partner and discounted care for families
  Medications prescriptions including waived co-pays at Medical Plaza Pharmacy (211 Quarry Rd)
  Access to Stanford Integrative Medicine clinic which may include free massages
  $500 for wellness-based online health initiatives to be used towards any health related expenses
  

Other benefits

• Discounts on cell phone plan (15-18%)
• Premier golf course
• Additional sweeteners, like free access to top of Hoover tower, Cantor Art Center, and Anderson collection with Rothko and Pollack paintings
• Free Marguerite shuttle which transports around campus, to/from Hoover/SNHC, to/from Cal Train. 
• Free CalTrain and other deals depending on where you live
• Convenient PurpleTie dry cleaning, laundry, purse and shoe repair, alterations, eyeglass repair and photo services. More information and pricing.
• Access to world-class gym, pool, and recreation

Complimentary access to the Circles Concierge program, designed to help enrollees optimize their time and facilitate work-life integration in the face of incredibly intense work demands. It saves individuals an average of over 1 hour per request and can help with a wide variety of tasks, such as:

• Sourcing and arranging home cleaning services, plumbers, electricians, HVAC, landscapers, etc.
• Making flower and gift suggestions and purchases, including out-of-state options
• Finding fun local outdoor activities (e.g. nearby hiking trails that allow dogs)
• Sourcing grocery and pre-made meal delivery services 
• Finding camps, classes, and other programs to supplement traditional childcare options
• Researching elder care options
• Finding and securing pet sitters
• Identifying automotive services, like smog checks, open on evenings and weekends
• Finding lodging & short-term rentals for visiting parents providing childcare coverage