Stipends are provided through the Medical Center and are currently $25,028 for the training year 2007-08. Fringe benefits are excellent and include free individual premiums and (very) low -cost family premiums for health insurance, dental insurance, life insurance, malpractice insurance, disability insurance, and parking.   Other benefits include access to the Learning Resource Center and the Library of Rush University, and four weeks vacation /educational (professional) time.  Also included are a book allowance, reimbursement for conference and workshop registration up to $1,000 (after 6 months), flexible spending accounts, 403B, and prescription benefits.