Health Benefits & Insurance

  • Vision and Dental included at no additional cost
  • Disability, Life and Accident Insurance
  • Access to childcare resources through Bright Horizons/SitterCity at no cost
  • Flexible Spending Account (FSA) – January enrollment
 

Tier 1

UC Medical Center 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

$200 Individual
$500 Family

Benefit-Year Out-of-Pocket Maximum

$1,000 Individual
$2,000 Family

$1,000 Individual
$2,000 Family

$2,000 Individual
$4,000 Family

Preventive Care

$0

$0

$0

Doctor, Specialist and Therapist Office Visits

$15 copayment

$15 copayment

30%

Virtual Care (LiveHealth Online)

Not applicable

$15 per visit

Not applicable

Virtual Care (LiveHealth Online Psychology)

Not applicable

$15 per visit

Not applicable

Urgent Care Visits

$15 copayment

$15 copayment

30%

Emergency Room Visits

$0

$100 copayment
(waived if admitted)

$100 copayment
(waived if admitted)

Inpatient Hospitalization

$250 copayment

10%

30%

More benefits information available at: UC Resident Benefits website.

Benefits

Academic Conferences:

  • Travel & per diem expenses to one professional radiology meeting per academic year, if they present a scientific abstract or exhibit under the supervision of a full-time faculty member of the Department or integrated institution.

Educational Fund:

  • $500/year (PGY 1)
  • $1,000/year (PGY 2)

Fatigue Mitigation Transportation

  • Round trip (work to home and back to car) available

License Reimbursement:

  • Covers License, License renewal, USMLE Step 3 fees

Leaves:

  • Family Medical Leave, Pregnancy Disability Leave, CA Family Rights Act
  • Four (4) weeks Paid Parental Leave over the course of 12 months
  • Twelve (12) days Sick Leave (one year carryover)
  • Four (4) weeks of Vacation (used within the academic year)
  • Three (3) Holidays

Uniforms:

  • Personalized white coats and UCLA-Logo jackets

Salaries

PGY Effective 7/1/2021
1 $64,379
2 $66,513
3 $69,126
4 $71,855
5 $74,796
6 $77,575
7 $80,154

In addition to salary each resident receives: a housing stipend and meal funds.

Housing Stipend - $12,000 for 2021:

  • $1,000 each month, paid as wages and subject to withholdings (i.e., taxes)

Meals:

  • $3,000/year for use in UCLA Hospital cafeterias (Westwood & Santa Monica)
  • + App-based meal delivery service available to selected sites

Behavioral Wellness Center

  • 24/7 Services Provided for residents/fellows + behavioral care for dependents
    • Psychiatric consultation
    • Short-term individual psychotherapy
    • Information about community based services and resources
    • Wellness Programming by request
  • Covered by medical insurance
  • More information can be found here: https://medschool.ucla.edu/bwc

Program Events

  • End of the Year Event– Graduation banquet for the graduating class and award presentation for residents and faculty
  • Welcome Event – Annual event to welcome new residents, fellows, and faculty to the Radiology department
  • Department Chair/Resident Luncheon – A quarterly luncheon with the department chair and program director which provides a forum to discuss department and profession updates.
  • Retreats – Annual retreat in the LA area for a day of team building and relaxation
  • Research Day – Participating residents and fellows present a diverse array of basic, translational, and clinical research in the department.
  • Career Day Symposium – Annual event for residents/fellows in which UCLA partners with the California Radiologic Society to introduce career opportunities available in private practice, academic, and telehealth radiology. Lawyers and business professionals join in as well to offer their insights on essential business aspects for your career.
  • Holiday Party-December