Medical College of Wisconsin Affiliated Hospitals Program
SurgeryUniversity-basedIMG: CHALLENGING
Milwaukee, WI(Milwaukee, WI Metropolitan Area Metro)
40
Positions
#84
Specialty Rank
$71,790
PGY1 Salary
0.0%
IMG %
#84
Surgery Ranking
77th Percentile
Top 23% of programs
Program Overview
Program Details
- ACGME Code:
- 4405621357
- NRMP Code:
- 1784440C1
- Program Type:
- University-based
- Total Positions:
- 40
- Interviews:
- 80
Contact Information
Admission Requirements
- Min Step 2 Score:
- 230
- Years of Graduation Cutoff:
- 2 years
- Visa Sponsorship:
- H1B, J1, F1
Training Details
Training Structure
- Avg Hours/Week:
- 75
- Max Hours on Duty:
- 28
- Avg 24hr Off Duty:
- 1
- Lecture/Conference Hours:
- 5/week
- Night Float:
- Yes
- Vacation Days:
- 21
- Sick Days:
- 14
- Faculty Ratio:
- 2.20
Faculty & Teaching Environment
- Total Physicians:
- 90
- Female Faculty:
- 38.9%
- Outpatient Clinic Hours:
- 10%
Special Features & Unique Opportunities
Unique aspects of our program include opportunities for dedicated research years during training which are not mandatory, electives during the third year of clinical training, dedicated wellness time, protected weekly didactic curriculum, numerous skills labs, a structured robotics curriculum, and global health opportunities. Residents have a broad exposure to complex quaternary care at our main academic campus, in addition to training at Children's Wisconsin, the VA and community hospitals.
Program Offers & Benefits
- Free parking
- On-call meal allowance
- Placement assistance upon completion of program into practice, fellowship or academia
Educational Opportunities
- Curriculum to develop health systems leadership skills (e.g., QI project leadership, community/organizational advocacy)
- Formal program to foster interprofessional teamwork
- Economics of health care systems curriculum
- Debt management/financial counseling
- International experience/global health
- Resident/fellow retreats
- Off-campus electives
Research Opportunities
Research Rotation
Optional
Salary Progression
$71,790
PGY-1
$73,050
PGY-2
$76,890
PGY-3
$79,310
PGY-4
$83,000
PGY-5
Benefits Package Details
Dental Coverage:Institution & Resident Share Cost
Disability Insurance:Fully Paid by Institution
Group Life Insurance:Fully Paid by Institution
Major Medical Coverage:Institution & Resident Share Cost
Inpatient Mental Health:Institution & Resident Share Cost
Outpatient Mental Health:Institution & Resident Share Cost
Major Medical (Residents):Institution & Resident Share Cost
Major Medical (Dependents):Institution & Resident Share Cost
Location & Lifestyle
Location Overview
Cost of Living & Housing
- Cost of Living Index
- 79(US avg: 100)
- Median Home Price
- $329K
- Median Monthly Rent
- $1.4K/mo
- Median Household Income
- $47K
- Rent as % of Resident Salary
- 23.6%(FREIDA)
Demographics & Community
- Metropolitan Population
- 5,882,128
- Median Age
- 29 years
- Bachelor's Degree or Higher
- 0.41000000000000003
- Poverty Rate
- 29.0%
- Unemployment Rate
- 12.0%
Climate & Weather
Summer
79°F
Winter
49°F
Sunny Days
260 days
Precipitation
46"
Humidity
54%
Local Cost of Goods & Services
Coffee
$3.82
Restaurant Meal
10.2
Gas (per gallon)
$3.15
Gym Membership
38
Purchasing Power AnalysisEnhanced Data
Cost data updated: 6/12/2025
Application Information
Program Details
- ACGME Code:
- 4405621357
- NRMP Code:
- 1784440C1
- Total Positions:
- 40
- Interviews:
- 80
- Program Type:
- University-based
Contact Information
- Program Director:
- Rana Marie Higgins
- Email:
- [email protected]
- Program Website:
- Visit Website
- More Information:
- More Information
Application Timeline
- Application Period:
- 9/15/2026 - 10/1/2026
- Interview Period:
- 11/15/2026 - 1/8/2027
- Video Interviews:
- Not Available
Application Requirements
- Required Letters:
- 3
- Moonlighting Allowed:
- Yes
Examination Requirements
USMLE Requirements
- Step 1 Required:
- No
- Step 2 Required:
- No
- Min Step 1 Score:
- 225
- Min Step 2 Score:
- 230
COMLEX Requirements
- COMLEX Level 1:
- Yes
- COMLEX Level 2:
- Yes
Program Start Dates & Match Information
Start Dates
- Available Start Dates:
- July
- July Start Date:
- July
Match Information
- NRMP Main Match:
- Yes
- NRMP Codes:
- 1784440C0, 1784440C1, 1784440P0
Institution & Program Size Details
Institution Information
- Institution:
- Froedtert Hospital
- Primary Teaching Site:
- Froedtert Hospital
- Contact Person:
- Tracy Stasinopoulos
- Contact Email:
- [email protected]
Program Size by Year
- First Year Positions:
- 8
- Positions by Year:
- PGY-1:8PGY-2:8PGY-3:8PGY-4:8PGY-5:8
Program Policies & Additional Information
- Smoking Policy:
- Smoking Allowed
- Salary Tax Status:
- Yes
- Unpaid Leave Days:
- 84
IMG/DO Friendliness
International Medical Graduates (IMG)
- Min Step 2 Score
- 230
- Years of Graduation Cutoff
- 2 years
- Visa Sponsorship
- J-1 through ECFMG, H-1B, F-1
- IMG Percentage
- 0.0%
- IMG Classification
- CHALLENGING
Doctor of Osteopathic Medicine (DO)
- DO Percentage
- 1.9%
- DO Classification
- CHALLENGING
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