Physician Recruitment Process and Compensation Overview
Compensation & Benefits
Financial Reward Meets Long-Term Security and Lifestyle Balance
At UCI, your compensation is more than just a salary—it’s a strategic investment in your professional value, personal well-being, and long-term financial growth. You will receive a competitive base salary aligned with AAMC benchmarks, plus uncapped incentives that reward your commitment to patient care. This is paired with a comprehensive benefits package designed to support you and your family at every stage of life.
From generous time off to robust retirement options and wellness perks, UCI’s Total Rewards program reflects the University of California’s commitment to physician success both inside and outside the clinic.
- Base Salary (3-Year Guarantee, AAMC Benchmarks):
- Assistant Professor: $438,295 (RVU Target: 7,969)
- Associate Professor: $446,264 (RVU Target: 7,969; Projected Income: $481,000+)
- Full Professor: $457,092 (RVU Target: 7,969; Projected Income: $507,000+)
- Incentive Structure: Uncapped productivity incentives; every wRVU over the annual benchmark earns additional income dollar-for-dollar—many faculty exceed targets substantially
- Bonuses Paid Biannually: Faculty receive performance dashboards monthly and incentive payouts every 6 months
- Full UC Benefits:
- Medical: UC Care, Kaiser, Blue & Gold HMO, UC Health Savings Plan, CORE
- Dental: 100% UC-paid premiums with Delta Dental PPO or HMO
- Vision: Fully covered when using VSP providers
- Retirement Planning:
- UC Retirement Plan (Pension Plan)
- Tax-advantaged 401(k), 403(b), 457(b), and Roth options
- Defined Contribution Plan with employer match
- Generous Time Off:
- 16 hours PTO/month (192 hours/year)
- 21 days CME leave/year
- 6 designated sick days
- 14 paid holidays annually
- Paid leave for professional meetings, government service, military duty
- CME and Licensing Support:
- Annual CME allowance
- Covered professional dues, licensure fees, board renewals
- Relocation Assistance: Structured support for candidates relocating to California, including potential reimbursement of moving expenses
- Loan Forgiveness Eligibility: UCI qualifies for the Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) program for those with federal loans