For more detailed information about our program and the application requirements please go to our resident-run website.

Prospective Residents

Residency Benefits

Salaries

PGYI $49,291
PGYII $51,062
PGYIII $53,071

Vacation

4 weeks paid plus 1 week unpaid vacation between PGYI and PGYII years

Health and Retirement

  • Health insurance
  • Dental insurance
  • Vision insurance
  • Disability insurance
  • University retirement plan (UCLA's Defined Contribution Plan)

All health benefits are fully paid by UCLA for residents and their families. For more detailed information please refer to the UCLA Graduate Medical Education website.

Additional Perks

  1. Book Fund
    • PGYI - $700
    • PGYII - $300
    • PGYIII - $300
  2. DEA
    The residents are eligible for free DEA during their training (savings of $551.00).
  3. Conferences
    The residents have a chance to attend multiple conferences at no cost or receive stipends from the department to offset the cost.
  4. Relocation Allowance
    The UCLA GME office pays for up to $2500.00 in relocation assistance.
  5. Free Parking
    Parking at all medical centers is fully paid by the residency office (savings of $68.00 per month).
  6. Two Residency Retreats
    All residents are excused to attend two retreats each year:
    • Fall Retreat – one day retreat, usually takes place at the end of September at the program director's house
    • Winter Retreat – two day retreat, usually takes place over a weekend in January at various locations in the Southern California
  7. Library
    Free access to UCLA Medical Library resources including PubMed, UpToDate, MDConsult, Harrison's Online, etc.