Salary and Benefits
Salary: The salary scale for UCSF residents effective July 1, 2009 is:
- Resident I: $47,166 per year
- Resident II: $48,816 per year
- Resident III: $50,715 per year
- Resident IV: $52,670 per year
Housing Allowance: In addition to the base salary, all UCSF residents receive a $620 per month housing allowance.
Moving Allowance: All PGY-1 residents and PGY-2 transfers who are new to UCSF receive a $2400 moving allowance. The funds are distributed after July 1.
Benefits: All residents receive full benefits, including: health insurance - medical, dental, and vision - for residents and their dependents; life insurance; AD& D, and long-term disability insurance.
Leave: Residents are entitled to 20 days per academic year of vacation leave and also have up to 12 days per academic year of sick leave for personal illness or disability. [Service requirements limit the amount of leave that can be taken at one time.] In addition, PGY-1s and PGY-2s can have up to 3 days per academic year of educational leave IF they are presenting a poster, a workshop or a talk at a professional meeting OR are members of an official committee of a professional organization. PGY-3s and PGY-4s can have up to 5 days of educational leave to attend a professional meeting and do not need to be presenting or on an official committee. The program allows for six weeks of paid maternity leave, to which unused vacation leave can be added. New fathers (or new mothers who did not give birth) are granted two weeks paid leave to be with their new baby.
Malpractice: The University is obligated by the California Tort Claims Act (Government Code section 825) to defend Housestaff against any liability or malpractice claim arising out of the Housestaff members’ act or omissions within the scope of University duties. Professional liability insurance coverage is maintained to meet such obligations.
Retirement: All residents automatically contribute to the university retirement program, the Defined Contribution Plan. Upon graduation, residents may receive a lump sum cash out of their retirement savings, unless they take an academic position with the UC system.
Blumberg Loan: The Graduate Medical Education office maintains a small loan program for residents. The Blumberg loan allows residents to take up to a $1200 loan that is payable over 12 months. Visit the GME website for more information.
Well-being: The department is committed to making every effort to support the physical and emotional well-being of its residents. Chief residents are always available for residents to discuss their concerns in a confidential environment. The program also maintains a list of reduced fee clinicians for residents who want to pursue psychotherapy. In addition, the UCSF Graduate Medical Education office hosts monthly grand rounds on topics ranging from managing anger and stress to preventing substance abuse during residency.