Benefits

Compensation

PGY LevelMonthly SalaryMeal Card MoneyEducational StipendAnnual Salary
1$7438.42$3,000$1200$93,461.00
2$7646.17$3,000$1200$95,954.00
3$7900.75$3,000$1200$99,009.00
4$8166.42$3,000$1200$102,197.00

Per CIR/SEIU bargaining agreement ratified on 01/25/2023 

Table includes housing stipend in annual salary.

Medical 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

Leaves

  • Family Medical Leave, Pregnancy Disability Leave, and CA Family Rights Act
  • Four (4) weeks Paid Parental Leave over the course of 12 months
  • Twelve (12) days Sick Leave (one year carryover)
  • Four (4) weeks of Vacation (used within the academic year)
  • Three (3) Holidays

Uniforms

Personalized white coats and UCLA-Logo jackets

Fatigue Mitigation Transportation

Round trip (work to home and back to car) available

More information can be found here

Behavioral Wellness Center

24/7 Services Provided for residents/fellows + behavioral care for dependents

  • Psychiatric consultation
  • Short-term individual psychotherapy
  • Information about community-based services and resources
  • Wellness Programming by request

Covered by medical insurance

More information can be found here

Additional Resources

Medical Residencies & Fellowships | UCLA Medical School

Retirements Savings Plan: Defined Contribution (DC) Plan