Compensation and Benefits

(Effective July 2023)

Financial Support

The Medical Center agrees to pay residents on a bi-weekly basis as noted below. Payment is determined by the PGY-level of the resident’s appointment. Deductions may be made for applicable benefits and taxes.

Level / Annual Financial Support

PGY-1 / $70,835.10

PGY-2 / $75,499.20

PGY-3 / $82,168.80

Chief Medical Resident / $2,500

Benefits

The Medical Center agrees to provide the following benefits based upon a 12-month appointment.

Health & Vision Plan/Dental Coverage

Health care coverage is available under the Adventist Health Ukiah Valley health plan for medical and optical expenses, for resident with a monthly payroll deduction for applicable premiums. Resident’s spouse and/or dependent children may be added upon payment by resident of applicable premiums. Optional dental coverage is available, if selected, with a monthly payroll deduction for applicable premiums.

Continuing Medical Education Discretionary Fund

All Residents have CME allowance each academic year. 
PGY-1 / $1,000
PGY-2&3 / $1,500

CME activities are defined as those that contribute to the knowledge base of the resident for the practice of Family Medicine. Funds can be used for conferences, journals, self-study materials, books, etc. CME activities are accepted according to the discretion of the Program. All discretionary fund requests must be approved by GME administrator / director at Adventist Health Ukiah Valley.

Licensing Fees

Adventist Health Ukiah Valley will reimburse for California Medical Board and Drug Enforcement Agency (DEA) licensing fees.

Meals

Meals will be provided for resident in the cafeteria while on-site at Adventist Health Ukiah Valley.

PGY-1 Signing Bonus

During PGY-1, Hospital will pay to Resident a one-time signing bonus of Two Thousand Five Hundred Dollars ($2,500) (“Signing Bonus”). Signing Bonus will be processed in Resident’s first paycheck. Signing Bonus is taxable and subject to withholdings and applicable payroll taxes.