Accepting applications in the 2026-2027 application cycle
Yes
Survey Received
Program start dates
July
Negotiable
Participates in ERAS®
Yes
Special Features
Our program has large case volume allowing resident a wide range of experiences. We offer rotational flexibility to cater to residents special interest as they proceed through the program. We have a 12-month mandatory elective in research and our program has an excellent research support for our residents.
Total Program Size
3
3
3
3
3
3
3
Program best described as
University-based
Requires previous GME
No
Participates in the Main Match of the National Resident Matching Program (NRMP)
Yes
Participates in the Advanced or Fellowship Match of the National Resident Matching Program (NRMP)
No
Interviews conducted last year for first year positions
40
Interview period 2026-2027
-
Applicants may interview remotely via video conferencing
No
Osteopathic Recognition
No
Visa Status
J-1 visa sponsorship through ECFMG
F-1 visa (OPT 1st year)
Part-time Paid Physicians
0
Part-time Paid Non-Physician
0
Avg. hrs/wk on duty during first year (including patient care, all call, night float, research, conferences, etc)
70
Maximum consecutive hours on duty during first year (excluding beeper call)
16
Average number of 24-hour off duty periods per week during first year
1.00
Program allows moonlighting (beyond GY1)
No
Night float system
No
Avg hours/week of scheduled structured didactic activities
4
Training at hospital outpatient clinics during 1st year
5
Training during 1st year in ambulatory non-hospital community-based settings, e.g., physician offices, community clinics
999
Resident/Fellow Offerings
International experience/global health
Resident/fellow retreats
Offers additional training or educational experience beyond accredited length
No
Program Evaluation
Aggregate resident Milestone achievements
Graduates’ board certification pass rates
Policy prohibits hiring smokers/users of nicotine products
No
Major medical insurance for residents
Resident Shares Cost
Major medical insurance for dependents
Resident Shares Cost
Major medical insurance for domestic partners
Resident Shares Cost
Outpatient mental health insurance
Resident Shares Cost
Inpatient mental health insurance
Resident Shares Cost
Group life insurance
Fully Paid by Institution
Dental insurance
Resident Shares Cost
Disability insurance
Fully Paid by Institution
Disability insurance for occupationally-acquired HIV
Fully Paid by Institution
Maximum number of paid days for family/medical leave
42
Maximum number of unpaid days for family/medical leave
999
Primary teaching site
Research rotation
Required
Research rotation duration
52
Resident participates during first year
No
Program ID
1605621093
Beeper or Home Call
0
16
16
99
99
12
99
Program Director
First Name
Nathan
Last Name
Zwagerman
Degrees
MD
Address
Medical College of Wisconsin
Dept of Neurosurgery
8701 W Watertwn Plnk Rd
Milwaukee, WI 53226-3548
United States
Email Address
Geolocation
POINT (-88.021162 43.043575)
Person to contact for more information about the program
First Name
Orlando
Last Name
Diaz
Address
Medical College of Wisconsin
Dept of Neurosurgery - HUB Bldg
8701 W Watertwn Plnk Rd
Milwaukee, WI 53226-3548
United States
Phone
Email Address
Geolocation
POINT (-88.021162 43.043575)
Salary paid by a non-profit institution
Yes
% USMD
84.60
% IMG
15.40
% DO
0.00
% Female
30.80
% Male
69.20
Total Physician
22
Total Non Physician
5
Percentage of full-time paid female physician faculty
27.30
Ratio of full-time equivalent paid faculty to positions
1.00
Call Schedule
| Frequency | Duration | Weeks/Months | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Year | 12 | 1 | |
| Year | 12 | 1 | |
| Year | 12 | 1 | |
| Year | 12 | 1 | |
| Year | 12 | 1 | |
| Year | 0 | ||
| Year | 0 |
Graduate year statistics
| Salary | Paid Vacation | Sick Leave | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Year 1 | $73,944 | 21 | 14 |
| Year 2 | $75,242 | 21 | 14 |
| Year 3 | $79,197 | 21 | 14 |
| Year 4 | $81,689 | 21 | 14 |
| Year 5 | $85,490 | 21 | 14 |
| Year 6 | $88,570 | 21 | 14 |
| Year 7 | $93,524 | 21 | 14 |
Total Positions
21
Participates in San Francisco match
No
Participates in another matching program
No
Program Offers
Free parking
On-call meal allowance
PGY1 applicants to this program must have graduated from medical school within the past number of years
4
Medical education gap
Research or other medical education pursuits (clinical experience not required)
July Start Date
1
Not applicable
0
Applicants must have passed Step 1 to be considered
No
Applicants must have passed Step 2 to be considered
No
DO applicants must have passed Level 1 to be considered
No
DO applicants must have passed Level 2 to be considered
No
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Information on the program's leave policies
https://www.mcw.edu/education/graduate-medical-education/mcwah-gme-residency-and-fellowship-programs/benefits-conditions-and-terms-of-employment
First Year Positions
3
Residency CAS
Off
Applicant Interview Format
In person
Required Letters Min
3
Required Letters Max
4
Specialty-specific standardized letter(s) of evaluation
On
Letter from a department chair
Off
Letter(s) from someone within the specialty (e.g., faculty, attending)
On
Required supplemental information
Off
Military Match
Off
SAU/AU Match (i.e., Urology Match)
Off
U.S. MD Applicants must have passed USMLE Step 1 to be considered
On
U.S. MD Applicants must have passed USMLE Step 2 to be considered
Off
IMG Applicants Must have Passed USMLE Step 1 to be considered
On
IMG Applicants Must have Passed USMLE Step 2 to be considered
Off
Central Application
Off
Application service release date
True
Open House
Off
Second Look
On
Does not offer open house or second look
Off
Program Director
On
Physician preceptor at an away rotation
Off
Other letters
Off
Categorical positions
On
Primary Care Positions
Off
Preliminary Positions
Off
PGY1 Air Force Positions
Off
PGY1 Army positions
Off
PGY1 Navy positions
Off
PGY1 Service Agnostic positions
Off
Advanced positions
Off
Reserved positions
Off
PGY-2 Air force positions
Off
PGY-2 Army positions
Off
PGY-2 Navy positions
Off
PGY-2 Service agnostic positions
Off
Are USMLE questions required or not
Off
None, direct to program
Off
No PGM Match
Off
PGY-1 positions reserved for entering residents
Off