Medical Benefits

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 to use UCLA for your medical benefits, there are no co-payments on office visits and prescriptions from UCLA pharmacies are free of charge.

Voluntary Retirement Savings Account

UC offers its employees a voluntary pre-tax retirement savings account (403(b)). Employees who want to participate in the 403(b) plan designate a portion of their gross salary to be contrib­uted on a pretax basis, thus reducing the participant’s taxable income. Taxes on contributions and any earnings are deferred (that is, postponed) until the participant withdraws the money.

UCLA Housing for Graduate Students and Students with Families

The UCLA Housing staff is available to answer questions and assist you with housing options, budget counseling and payment information. Whether you are single, married, or a parent, chances are you’re looking for housing that offers independence, as well as access to the broader UCLA community. 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: http://housing.ucla.edu

UCLA Recreation

UCLA Recreation memberships are an exceptional value! For approximately $17 per month you have access to the following: John Wooden Center (including the new Strength and Conditioning Zone), Sunset Canyon Recreation Center, Student Activities Center, UCLA Marina Aquatic Center, 24 Tennis Courts, Open Recreation Activities, Recreation Playing Fields, Drake Track Stadium, Outdoor Adventure Center, Rock Wall, 4 Campus Pools, Sycamore Golf Practice Area, FIT PASS (to all drop-in fitness classes). For more information: http://www.recreation.ucla.edu

Vacation

Every resident receives 4 weeks (20 work days) of vacation per year.

Sick Leave

12 days per year.

Maternity Leave

2 weeks per year.

Paternity Leave

1 week per year.

BruinCards

Your BruinCard is your Passport to Life at UCLA. It serves as your official University identification card/badge, permits access to facilities and special events, and can be used to purchase goods 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 Bruin Card to use towards meals in the Medical Center Cafeteria and in the Medical Plaza Deli. Residents receive $1,100 during their PG1 and PG2 years and $600 during their PG3 year.

Resident Retreat

The Psychiatry Residency office hosts an annual 3 day, 2 night resident 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. For more information: http://www.uclaconferencecenter.com

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.