Fellow Benefits
Fellow Salaries
With the support of Dr. Coleman (Department Chair), fellow salaries at Stein Eye Institute are at least $92,000 (which includes a $12,000 housing stipend).
Medical Benefits
UCLA Health provides comprehensive insurance benefits including health, dental, and vision as well as both long-term and short-term disability at competitive rates.
Travel Funds
Fellows are allotted travel funds for conferences. First year fellows typically attend the Duke Vitrectomy Course and ARVO. Second year fellows attend AAO and ASRS. Additional funds are available for conferences at which fellows are chosen to present.
UCLA Student and Family Housing
The UCLA Housing staff is available to answer questions and assist you with housing options, meal plans, budget counseling and payment information. For more information: http://housing.ucla.edu
UCLA Recreation
UCLA Recreation memberships are an exceptional value! For approximately $30 per month you have access to the following: John Wooden Center (including the new Strength and Conditioning Zone), Sunset Canyon Recreation Center, Student Activities Center, UCLA Marina Aquatic Center, 24 Tennis Courts, Open Recreation Activities, Recreation Playing Fields, Drake Track Stadium, Outdoor Adventure Center, Rock Wall, 4 Campus Pools, Sycamore Golf Practice Area, FIT PASS (to all drop-in fitness classes).
Resident/Fellow Lounge
The resident/fellow lounge, located on the top floor of the Jules Stein building contains computers, couches, a ping pong table, Nintendo Wii and a massage chair. Adjoining spaces house a lactation room, call room, lockers, and an EyeSi simulator. On a clear day, the Pacific ocean can be glimpsed from the windows.
We look forward to meeting you!
Contact information:
Debbie Sato
Academic Programs Administrator
100 Stein Plaza, Rm 2-132
Los Angeles, CA 90095
(310) 825-4617