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

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.