Pros
- Academic institution with solid clinical research. - Majority of providers genuinely care about their patients and strive to deliver the highest quality of care possible. - Retirement - Co-workers (depending on department)
Cons
Don't be misled into believing UC Davis prioritizes patient care and positive patient outcomes. Their focus is primarily on generating revenue. They are heavily investing in new buildings while simultaneously laying off employees, including those directly involved in patient care. While expanding access to care is positive, it is pointless without enough providers to see patients, regardless of how impressive the new facilities are. Providers are under constant pressure from executives without clinical experience to increase patient volume and decrease appointment times, making it clear patient care is secondary to financial goals. Management quality varies greatly depending on the department, and some managers create a toxic work environment. Reporting issues to HR or the union often yields no results, allowing these managers to continue bullying and mistreating employees without facing consequences.
