BENEFITS

Our County of Ventura Board of Supervisors and Health Care Agency leadership understand and value residency training as it contributes to providing and maintaining cost effective health care to the citizens of our community. This is reflected in our competitive salaries and generous compensation for CME and textbook allowance.  We are thankful to have such an excellent working relationship with our leadership body, as they have supported the growth of our full-time academic faculty to enhance the education of our expanding residency and fellowship programs. In these uncertain economic times, it is reassuring to know we are supported by leadership who will ensure that our program continues to be positioned competitively with respect to recruitment and retention while maintaining the overall vision for the provision of health care for the underserved.

 

Annual Salary (effective 2025)

First Year (PGY-1): $71,133

Second Year (PGY-2): $74,862

Third-Year (PGY-3): $78,643

Chief Residents (PGY-3): $83,269

 

Vacation: 4 vacation weeks per year, plus 3 PTO days annually.  Extended leave for FMLA-qualifying conditions.

Meals: All meals free to residents at VCMC. On call days, evening meal is provided to immediate family.  There is a fresh salad bar, hot items and a variety of drinks and desserts, with pre-made options for after-hours.

Health care: Health insurance is provided for each resident and their immediate family members. Out of pocket expenses are waived under most circumstances at VCMC/SPH.

Educational and book allowance: Up to $2,000 reimbursed per fiscal year for CME, books, software, travel/lodging/meals, stethoscope, and ABFM fees in fianal year, subject to approval by County.

Professional liability coverage: Malpractice coverage on an occurence basis for all patient care within the program.

Disability and life insurance: Disability income protection, and term life with additional options are provided.

Paid Certifications: County covers costs of required courses, such as ACLS, PALS, NRP, ALSO, ATLS and FCCS.

Licensure reimbursement: Initial California Medical Board application fee is reimbursed after proof of payment.

Professional memberships: up to $150/year for approved professional dues, such as AAFP membership.

Uniforms: The Hospital will furnish white coats, surgical and special service uniforms, as required. Uniform laundry is furnished.

Extra Coverage Pay: Certain after-hours duties, such as backup and voluntary c-section calls are paid up to a cap of $5,000/year.

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More detailed information is available via the County of Ventura, who employs our residents: https://hr.ventura.org/benefits.  The​ above is subject to change by County of Ventura Human Resources.