Resident Salary Schedules and Benefits for 2008-2009:
- PG-1 $45,659
- PG-2 $47,211
- PG-3 $49,095
- PG-4 $50,987
- PG-5 $52,905
- PG-6 $54,900
The UCLA Medical Center provides you and your family with medical, dental, and vision insurance at no cost to you. In addition, life and long-term disability insurance is provided to UCLA House Staff Residents at no cost. If you choose UCLA for your medical benefits, there are no co-payments on office visits and prescriptions are free of charge.
All residents receive a BruinCard which serves as your official University identification card/badge, permits access to facilities and special events, and can be used to purchase good and services throughout the University, Medical Center and Health System. Every year, the Psychiatry Residency office provides Housestaff with an allotted amount of money on their BruinCards to use towards meals in the Medical Center Cafeteria and in the Medical Plaza Deli. Currently, residents receive $1,100 during their PG1 and PG2 years and $600 during their PG3 year.
For a more detailed description of House Staff Policies and Procedures, please visit the
David Geffen School of Medicine GME website at www.gme.medsch.ucla.edu.
Leave & Vacation
- Vacation Policy: 4 weeks per year.
- Sick Leave: 12 days per year accrued at one working day per month.
- Maternity Leave: 2 weeks per year.
Funds for Travel for Professional Meetings
The department makes every effort to underwrite expenses when a resident presents a
paper at a national meeting. In addition, the Department encourages the involvement of
residents in local and national psychiatric organizations and will support such activities as
the budget allows.
UCLA Housing for Graduate Students and Students with Families
The UCLA Housing staff is available to answer questions and assist you with housing options, meal plans, budget counseling and payment information. Whether you are a single graduae student, married, or a single parent, chances are you’re looking for housing that offers independence, as well as access to a community of fellow students. With UCLA-owned University Apartments, you can have the best of both worlds. If you prefer privately-owned housing, The UCLA Community Housing Office has resources to help you find housing in neighboring communities. For more information:
housing.ucla.edu
Resident Retreat
The Psychiatry Residency office hosts an annual retreat at the beautiful UCLA Conference Center in Lake Arrowhead. The retreat provides a venue for residents and faculty to come together in one location and get to know one another. Spouses/Partners and/or family members are welcomed at your own expense.
www.uclaconferencecenter.com
