Resident salary and benefits
Competitive salaries, comprehensive benefits, and generous time off for rest and family.
| Training year | Annual salary |
|---|---|
| PGY-1 | $78,000 |
| PGY-2 | $80,500 |
| PGY-3 | $83,500 |
Salaries for 2027–2028 are pending final institutional approval.
In addition to salary, residents receive up to $12,048 per year in housing and meal stipends, and a $2,000 annual education allowance, plus a one-time relocation stipend of up to $5,000.
Health and insurance
- Medical, dental, vision, and disability insurance
- Professional liability coverage
Time off
- 15 days of paid vacation per academic year
- Up to 10 paid holidays per year (7 observed and 3 floating)
- 40 hours (5 days) of paid sick leave per year
- Bereavement leave: up to 5 paid days for an immediate family member; 3 days for extended family
- Protected leave: at least six weeks of fully paid medical, parental, or caregiver leave once during training, with health and disability coverage maintained throughout
- At least one additional week of paid time off, reserved for use outside the first six weeks of approved medical, parental, or caregiver leave
Stipends and allowances
- Housing stipend: $500 per month ($6,000 per year)
- Meal allowance: up to $18 per day (up to $6,048 per year)
- Relocation stipend: up to $5,000
- Education/CME allowance: up to $2,000 per year
Professional development
- Education/CME allowance: up to $2,000 per year
- Licensing support, including California Postgraduate Training License fees
- Educational resources, including DEA registration, board review materials, and journal and point-of-care subscriptions
Loan relief and cost of living
- Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF): as employees of a nonprofit 501(c)(3) organization, residents may make qualifying PSLF payments on federal Direct Loans from their first day of residency. Eligibility is determined by the U.S. Department of Education.
- Loan repayment after residency: graduates who practice at sites in Health Professional Shortage Areas, including Innercare, may qualify for federal and state loan repayment programs such as the National Health Service Corps.
- Housing costs in the Coachella and Imperial Valleys are significantly lower than in many California metropolitan areas, so salaries and stipends go further.