Benefits and Perks
GME Extras (in addition to salaries shown on the right)
- $7,200 per year (paid as $600 monthly) housing stipend
- $3,000 one-time moving allowance for new hires
- $1,000 per year cell phone allowance
- $2,000 per year education allowance
- Food Allowance $10 per day (clinical shifts of >=12 hours at SHC & LPCH)
- 1% annual bonus based on completion of a Quality Improvement Project
- Step 3, medical license/renewal, and DEA reimbursement per GME policy
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