Kaiser Permanente Southern California Residency and Fellowship Programs
Cardiology - Los Angeles Medical Center

Benefits & Salary Highlights


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Kaiser Permanente provides its residents and fellows with a compensation program that is highly competitive in today’s market. We approach salary and benefits as a total compensation package: wage programs, pay practices, paid time off, educational leave, and ancillary benefits such as child and elder care, are all part of a compensation structure that sustains a comfortable quality of life for our residents and fellows.

For a full description of our resident benefits,
download our brochure, Benefits In Brief (pdf).

Medical and Major Medical

Our excellent comprehensive medical plan includes pre­scriptions and is provided at minimal cost to you. Specific information about your coverage is available when you visit.

Dental

Several dental plans are offered, including Delta Dental.

Holidays

There are six paid holidays per year.

Vacation

Each year you receive four weeks of paid vacation in programs where ACGME standards allow.

Educational Stipend 

As a Kaiser Permanente resident and fellow you are eligible for reimbursement for the following educational and license fees incurred while completing your residency with us.  

  • USMLE/COMLEX Step 3 Exam     
  • California Medical License Application 
  • California Medical License & Renewal   
  • DEA

Each year you are also eligible to receive a $500 reimbursable allowance for educational materials.  In the final year of training residents can receive a week of leave and $1,000 professional conference allowance.  Your Program Director will discuss how to qualify for reimbursement.

Sick Leave and Disability

Sick leave is provided. Short-term disability insurance is avail­able for a nominal charge through payroll deduction. A parental leave policy has been established.

Malpractice Coverage

Medical malpractice insurance is provided for you by the Southern California Permanente Medical Group.

Meals

Meals taken at the hospital are free while you are on duty or on call.

Coats and Parking

Both are provided for you at our expense.

Sleeping Rooms

Private rooms are provided when you are on call.

Additional Income

Licensed residents can earn additional income with moonlight­ing opportunities available within our medical center with approval by the Program Director.

2009-2010 Salary Structure New

PGY-1
 $46,758
PGY-2
 $47,558
PGY-3
 $49,329
PGY-4
 $53,465
PGY-5
 $55,455
PGY-6 & 7
 $56,216