Benefits
Compensation
UC Resident Salary Scale
| PGY | 1/1/2023 | 7/1/2023 | 7/1/2024 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | $80,962 | $85,010 | $89,261 |
| 2 | $83,224 | $87,385 | $91,754 |
| 3 | $85,994 | $90,294 | $94,809 |
| 4 | $88,886 | $93,330 | $97,997 |
| +6% increase | +5% increase | +5% increase |
UCLA EM residents are part of a robust resident union. Contracts are updated every 3 years and are subject to the bargaining process.
Benefits at a Glance
Medical Benefits
| Type of Benefit | Tier 1 UC Medical Center and One Medical Providers | Tier 2 From an Anthem PPO Network Provider | Tier 3 From an Out-of-Network Provider |
|---|---|---|---|
| Benefit-year Deductible | $0 | $100 Individual - $200 Family | $100 Individual - $200 Family |
| Benefit-year Out-of-Pocket Maximum | $1,000 Individual - $2,000 Family | $1,000 Individual - $2,000 Family | $1,000 Individual - $2,000 Family |
| Preventative Care | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Doctor, Specialist and Therapist Office Visits | $15 copayment | $15 copayment | 30% |
- Vision and Dental included at no additional cost
- Behavioral Wellness Center for trainees + behavioral care for dependents.
- Disability, Life, and Accident Insurance
Meals
- $3,000/year for use in UCLA Hospital cafeterias (Westwood & Santa Monica)
License Reimbursement
- Covers License, License renewal, USMLE Step 3 fees
Leaves
- Family Medical Leave, Pregnancy Disability Leave, Ca. Family Rights Act, Paid Parental Leave
- Four (4) weeks of Vacation
Educational Fund
- $1,200 per year paid up front (not reimbursed)
Uniforms
- Personalized white coats and UCLA-logo jackets
Relocation Reimbursement
- $2,750 for new residents moving to UCLA
Family-Building
- $30,000 per resident towards the cost of fertility and family-forming services through Carrot Fertility
- Can be applied to sperm/egg preservation, surrogacy, adoption, pregnancy, menopause, infertility, and more.
The fact that they've invested so many resources into Residents here speaks to how valuable they think you are as a person. I think that's important in something where you're also trying to take care of other people, so you want to be taken care of as well.