PEDIATRICS RESIDENCY PROGRAM

Benefits

UCSD Pediatric residents are compensated according to the UCSD Medical Center housestaff salary scale. In support of our residents education and well-being, we also provide residents with educational resources, research grant funds and other benefits listed below.

Educational Support

  • Access from home and hospitals to MD Consult, and electronic medical journals
  • Personal subscription to Up-To-Date
  • $500 Book allowance/year
  • Lab coats and laundry service
  • BLS/ACLS/PALS/NRP certification
  • Step 3 of USMLE and Medical Licensing Fees
  • DEA license paid for by UCSD
  • AAP membership
  • PREP/PIR materials
  • Leadership conference for senior residents
  • Travel to conferences when presenting poster or paper
  • Intramural research funding for residents

Salary (2009-2010)

PL1: $3930.50/month $47,166 annual
PL2: $4068.00/month $48,816 annual
PL3: $4226.25/month $50,715 annual

Benefits

  • $2500 housing stipend/year
  • Excellent Health, Life, Disability, Dental and Vision Care insurance benefits for residents and their spouse/dependents
  • Malpractice Insurance covered by training program
  • Tax-deferred retirement plan (403(b) plan)
  • Free parking at most sites

Vacation

  • Four weeks paid vacation per year (two 2-week blocks)
  • Four days during winter holiday
  • Maternity/Paternity leave
  • Sick leave

Great programs are defined by great people, and this place is full of them. Overall, the program has an excellent balance between primary, hospital, and intensive care experience.

- Dr. Waheeda Samady, Chief Resident 2010-‘11