Salary/Benefits

UCLA MD and DO Medical Residents enrolled in ACGME-accredited training programs are represented by CIR-SEIU and receive the following benefits:

• Educational Stipend: $1200 year for all PGY levels (paid out as medical resident salary).
• Housing Stipend: $1000/month is included in the medical resident salary.
• Meals: $3,000 annual allocation for use in UCLA Hospital cafeterias (Westwood & Santa Monica).
  • Medical Residents and Fellows have access to an App-based meal delivery service available for use at select hospital rotation sites.
• Relocation Reimbursement: Newly appointed Medical Residents receive up to $2,750 in reimbursement for expenses incurred due to relocation. (Subject to the University’s Travel and Relocation Policy.)
• License Reimbursement: Covers initial License and renewal fee, USMLE Step 3 fee.
• Chief Salary: In-training Chief Residents receive a $50/month stipend in addition to the appropriate PGY-level salary.