How do I contact the GME
Office?
The GME Office may be reached
at 708-327-4663 or by email at
GMEOffice@lumc.edu. It is located in Building 101, Suite 1739 near the
Medical Library.
What visas are accepted?
LUMC only accepts J-1
non-immigrant visas.
How often do I have to renew
my J-1 visa?
Because contracts are issued
annually for one academic year only, J-1 visas must be renewed annually through ECFMG.
How do I know if my license
has been issued?
You may check your license
status on the Illinois State Financial and Professional Development website at
https://www.idfpr.com/dpr/licenselookup/default.asp. Choose from the
dropdown box for profession either Physician for permanent licensure (036), or
Physician – Temporary Medical Licensure (125) for a temporary license.
Where may I have loan deferments completed?
Your program coordinator will
fill out any loan deferment forms necessary.
Who provides my malpractice coverage?
For verification of malpractice
coverage, please contact Mark Schneider, Department of Insurance, 708-216-8138.
How do I go about a name change?
Prior to
changing your name at the institution, you must change your name the IDFPR on
your medical license.
Bring your legal name change documentation, e.g. copy of marriage
certificate, to the GME Office. In order to request a copy of your medical
license with your new name, you also must bring a check made out to the IDFPR in
the amount of $20. This will be sent to IDFPR by the GME staff, accompanied by
your current original temporary license and copies of your name change
documentation. It takes at least eight weeks to receive the new copy of your
medical license. Your current license will be valid during the time your new
license is being processed.
How do I
change my address in the system?
Please fill out the attached Data Change Form and give it to your program
coordinator. The change will be made in the E-Value Database System.
Your coordinator will then forward it to HR/Benefits so your information may be
updated in the overall system.
Data Change Form
Where is Payroll? How do I get paid?
Your first paycheck will be
issued as an actual check. Subsequently, your paychecks should be deposited via
Direct Deposit into the account of your choice. In the event you elect not to go
with Direct Deposit, you will need to pick up your paycheck in the LUMC Payroll
Department, located on the second floor of the Mulcahy Building. You may also
elect to receive your direct deposit statement electronically, as opposed to
having your deposit information mailed to your home address. Please follow
directions on the Direct Deposit 
form.
Who do I contact with questions regarding Benefits?
Please call the HR/Benefits department at x68727
with your questions.
Where can I find Policies and Procedures?
Resident Handbook Click Here for 2008-2009 Housestaff Handbook
Feeling fatigued?
Overwhelmed? Need help?
Your wellbeing is a major concern to everyone involved
in the GME enterprise at Loyola University Medical
Center. The GME Office would encourage you
to view the CD, Sleep Alertness and Fatigue Education
in Residency Training (S.A.F.E.R.)
You are also encouraged to access the LIFE Curriculum,
"Improving Patient Care Through Physician Wellness"
website developed by Kathryn Andolsek, MD, MPH,
associate director of Graduate Medical Education at
Duke University Medical Center and Health System at
www.lifecurriculum.info.
Employee
Assistance Program
Loyola University Medical
Center also offers our employees an easily accessible
and confidential way to take the first steps toward
resolving almost any kind of personal challenge or
conflict. Generally, the problems that people bring
to EAP fall into such broad categories as:
You can make an
appointment by calling (708) 216-4129.
