Program

Salaries

PGY-1 $ 55,111
PGY-2 $ 57,352
PGY-3 $ 59,604
PGY-4 $ 61,957

Excellent health, life, disability, dental and vision care insurance benefits for residents and their spouse/dependents
Malpractice insurance covered by training program
Four weeks paid vacation per year (two 2-week blocks)
Free access from home and hospitals to UpToDate and electronic medical journals
Computer access to most electronic medical records from home to check labs, sign charts, etc.
Meal allowance when on call or night shifts at both UC San Diego and Rady Children's
Lunch provided at most noon conferences
Maternity/paternity leave
Sick leave
Tax-deferred retirement plan (403(b) plan)
Housing stipend $5,000/year
Education allowance $500/year
Free lab coats and laundry service
BLS/ART/PALS/NRP certification at no cost to housestaff
Stipend of $1700 toward initial medical licensure and $800 toward renewal
DEA license paid for by UCSD
AAP and NMPRA membership paid for by program
In-service exams paid for by program
Discounted MKSAP Digital available through the program with reimbursement for significant portion of cost
Free taxi service if you're too tired to drive home