Fellow Benefits

For more information, please see University of Minnesota Office of Student Health Benefits.

Paid time off (PTO)

• Twenty-one days per contract year. Designed to cover vacations and unexpected absences not covered by paid leave.

Additional paid time off

• COVID illness for trainee or child(ren), bereavement (1-5) days, jury duty, court appearances, voting, and holiday (depends on rotation).

Parental leave

• Upon request, a trainee may take six weeks of paid leave related to the birth, adoption, or gestational surrogacy of a child. The parental leave will begin at a time requested by the trainee but not more than two weeks before the due date or adoption event and no later than thirteen weeks after the birth or adoption event. Must be uninterrupted and consecutive during the term of fellowship.

Unpaid leave - May extend training.

• Extended periods of leave available with FMLA.
• Other unpaid leave at program director’s discretion.

Business expense allocation

• Up to $1,000 reimbursement per year for software, conference expenses, medical association memberships, and clinical textbooks and journals

Minnesota license and DEA registration

• Permit and licensure application fee reimbursed
• DEA fee reimbursed

Moving allowance

• Up to $1,000 payment for relocation expenses

A U Card is required to access some of these benefits.

Technology discounts

• Discounted computers, devices, and accessories.

Fitness membership

• University Recreation and Wellness Center at student membership rates

Library system

• Gain access to the University of Minnesota library system, including the Health Sciences Library

Relocation assistance

• Relocation Assistance Program helps find childcare, short-term housing, and employment options for spouses/partners

University events

• Receive discounted tickets for some University of Minnesota sports, theater, and cultural events

Delivery service

• One year of free SHIPT Delivery Services for Twin Cities residents. Sign up here. 

Free courses

• Free access to more than 2,000 Coursera courses and specializations (sets of courses in a specific area) from over 70 universities

Universal Transit Pass

• Discounted light rail and bus passes.  Email buspass@umn.edu to activate this benefit on your UCard.

Resident and Fellow Assistance Program

• One of several resources dedicated to supporting and promoting well-being during training.

Hospice and Palliative Medicine Fellowship

• Lab coats and pagers provided
• Parking is free; see HPM Parking policy for more details

Sports Medicine Fellowship

• Lab coats, pagers, and team apparel provided
• Parking is free or discounted while on duty

For all fellowships:

Recently updated on-call space that includes 35 on-call rooms, a new lounge area, an upgraded and expanded exercise room, locker rooms, gender neutral showers, and a new secured entrance.