Pulmonary, Critical Care & Sleep Medicine
Salary & Benefits
Salary:
The salary schedule set forth by UCLA GME is as follows:
| Year | Salary 9/1/26 | Salary 7/1/27 |
|---|---|---|
| PGY 4 | $108,102 | $113,508 |
| PGY 5 | $111,894 | $117,489 |
| PGY 6 | $115,477 | $121,251 |
| PGY 7 | $118,801 | $124,742 |
Benefits:
Pulmonary & Critical Care fellows at UCLA are included in the UCLA housestaff union, and as such are entitled to significant additional benefits. View comprehensive details regarding UCLA housestaff benefits.
A few notable highlights for the 2027-2028 academic year include:
- $12,000/year housing stipend (included in salary listed above)
- $8,000 Resident Enhancement Fund (a one-time stipend paid out for use towards meals or academic needs not otherwise reimbursed)
- App-based meal delivery service available for use at the VA hospital rotation site
- UCLA-issued smartphone/iPhone for work-related use
- Relocation reimbursement for new hires, up to $1,500
- License (new applications and renewals) and USMLE Step 3 reimbursement
- Excellent health, dental and vision insurance benefits
- UCLA Behavioral Wellness Center access offering free mental health services & counseling
- Fatigue Mitigation Program: provides reimbursement for Uber rides home and back to work if too fatigued to drive
- Institutional access to myriad scientific journals, including VPN credentialing for remote use
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