Accepting applications for training that begins in
Yes
Survey Received
Program start dates
July
Participates in ERAS®
Yes
Special Features
Our residents prepare for careers ranging from solo general neurology and group practice to subspecialty academic neurology. Residents work with a diverse patient population in 3 hospital settings. Milwaukee allows residents to live in an urban, suburban, or rural environment (within easy driving distance) with professional sports, world class cultural institutions, natural surroundings, four distinct seasons, and a vibrant community all nearby.
Total Program Size
6
7
6
5
Program best described as
University-based
Requires previous GME
No
Offers preliminary positions
Yes
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
NRMP Match Codes
1784180C0
Interviews conducted last year for first year positions
110
Required letters of recommendation
3
Latest date for applications 2025-2026
Interview period 2025-2026
-
Application period 2026-2027
-
Applicants may interview remotely via video conferencing
Yes
Osteopathic Recognition
No
Step 1 required
Yes
Step 2 required
No
Level 1 required
Yes
Visa Status
J-1 visa sponsorship through ECFMG
H-1B visa
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)
12
Average number of 24-hour off duty periods per week during first year
1.00
Program allows moonlighting (beyond GY1)
Yes
Night float system
Yes
Avg hours/week of scheduled structured didactic activities
5
Training at hospital outpatient clinics during 1st year
15
Training during 1st year in ambulatory non-hospital community-based settings, e.g., physician offices, community clinics
0
Resident/Fellow Offerings
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
Offers additional training or educational experience beyond accredited length
Yes
Special Tracks
Other
Academic or clinician educator
Resident/Fellow Evaluations
Patient surveys
Objective structured clinical examinations (OSCE)
Program Evaluation
Aggregate resident Milestone achievements
Graduates’ board certification pass rates
Performance-based assessment scores (e.g. OSCE, patient or computer simulations)
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
Not Available
Medical insurance coverage begins
When resident/fellow starts program
Maximum number of paid days for family/medical leave
20
Maximum number of unpaid days for family/medical leave
999
Primary teaching site
Research rotation
Optional
Resident participates during first year
No
Program ID
1805621120
Beeper or Home Call
99
99
99
99
Program Director
First Name
Chad
Last Name
Carlson
Degrees
MD
Address
Froedtert Hosp
Dept of Neurology
8701 Watertown Plank Rd
Milwaukee, WI 53226
United States
Phone
Email Address
Geolocation
POINT (-88.021786 43.043577)
Person to contact for more information about the program
First Name
Ashlie
Last Name
Schaffner
Degrees
MS
Address
Med Coll of Wisconsin
Dept of Neurology
8701 Watertown Plank Rd
Milwaukee, WI 53226
United States
Phone
Fax
Email Address
Geolocation
POINT (-88.021786 43.043577)
Salary paid by a non-profit institution
Yes
% USMD
43.60
% IMG
28.50
% DO
27.70
% Female
31.20
% Male
68.70
Total Physician
53
Total Non Physician
18
Percentage of full-time paid female physician faculty
30.10
Ratio of full-time equivalent paid faculty to positions
2.20
Call Schedule
| Frequency | Duration | Weeks/Months | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Year | |||
| Year | |||
| Year | |||
| Year |
Graduate year statistics
| Salary | Paid Vacation | Sick Leave | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Year 1 | $66,450 | 15 | 10 |
| Year 2 | $67,610 | 15 | 10 |
| Year 3 | $68,760 | 15 | 10 |
| Year 4 | $69,920 | 15 | 10 |
Total Positions
24
Level 2 required
No
Participates in San Francisco match
No
Participates in another matching program
No
Program Offers
Free parking
On-call meal allowance
iPads, tablets, etc., or technology allowance
Medical education gap
Clinical experience in the US or outside the US
July Start Date
1
Not applicable
1
Applicants must have passed Step 1 to be considered
Yes
Applicants must have passed Step 2 to be considered
No
DO applicants must have passed Level 1 to be considered
Yes
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