Residency Program
Resident Life, Wellness, and Resources
Our residents are unionized, and the following information applies to all residents at UC Davis Health
UC Davis Housestaff Compensation Plan - Academic Year 2023-2024
The terms of this compensation package are outlined in the collective bargaining agreement between the University of California and the UC Davis Housestaff.
The collective bargaining agreement covers all UC Davis Health physician residents and clinical fellows, except for those who are employed by the US military.
Salary
The following salary table is effective July 1, 2023.
| PGY Level | Annual | Monthly |
| 1 | $78,882.08 | $6,573.51 |
| 2 | $81,256.86 | $6,771.40 |
| 3 | $84,164.93 | $7,013.74 |
| Stipend | Annual value | Available to | How/when paid |
| Meal money | $2,440 | All Housestaff | Front loaded at the beginning of the year |
| Education fund | $1,000 | All Housestaff | Reimbursement for trainee cost |
| CA medical License | Actual cost | All Housestaff | Reimbursement for trainee cost |
| Step/COMLEX 3 exams | Actual cost | All Housestaff | Reimbursement for trainee cost |
| Relocation | $1,100 | New Hires | One time money paid on 1st or 2nd paycheck |
Education funds are available for:
- Safety / Medical Equipment
- Conference / Presentation Costs
- Personal Devices (Computer / Tablet / Mobile Phone)
- Academic Societies
- Board Fees
- Specialty Exam Fees
- Q Banks / Study Materials
- Scrubs
- Licenses and Certifications
For information about institutional policy on personal leave, download this PDF.
In addition to these institutional resources, our department provides residents with:
- Four half days off for wellness per academic year
- Introduction to mental health services during orientation to ensure ease of contact if needed subsequently
- Financial support for national conference presentations, away rotations, and professional development activities
- Funded annual class retreats