Accepting applications for training that begins in
Yes
Survey Received
Program start dates
June
Participates in ERAS®
Yes
Special Features
The University of Wisconsin Division of Plastic Surgery seeks to offer a strong and balanced training opportunity for residents. We aim to develop leaders in Plastic Surgery who will be competent to practice in both community and academic environments and who hold to the highest ethical and professional standards. Furthermore, we seek to encourage interest and participation in the practice of our specialty on a global level, through our established global health partnerships.
Total Program Size
3
3
3
3
3
3
Program best described as
University-based
Requires previous GME
No
Offers preliminary positions
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
NRMP Match Codes
1779362C0
Interviews conducted last year for first year positions
60
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
No
Step 2 required
No
Level 1 required
No, require USMLE scores for all applicants
Visa Status
J-1 visa sponsorship through ECFMG
Part-time Paid Physicians
0
Part-time Paid Non-Physician
1
Avg. hrs/wk on duty during first year (including patient care, all call, night float, research, conferences, etc)
72
Maximum consecutive hours on duty during first year (excluding beeper call)
24
Average number of 24-hour off duty periods per week during first year
1.00
Program allows moonlighting (beyond GY1)
No
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
Formal program to foster interprofessional teamwork
Debt management/financial counseling
International experience/global health
Offers additional training or educational experience beyond accredited length
Yes
Special Tracks
Research track/fellowship (non-ACGME accredited)
Resident/Fellow Evaluations
Patient surveys
Portfolio system
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
Available, Not Paid By Institution
Dental insurance
Resident Shares Cost
Disability insurance
Fully Paid by Institution
Disability insurance for occupationally-acquired HIV
Fully Paid by Institution
Medical insurance coverage begins
When resident/fellow starts program
Maximum number of paid days for family/medical leave
180
Maximum number of unpaid days for family/medical leave
999
Primary teaching site
Research rotation
Required
Research rotation duration
8
Resident participates during first year
Yes
Program ID
3625621109
Beeper or Home Call
0
99
99
99
99
99
Program Director
First Name
Brian
Last Name
Gander
Degrees
MD
Address
Univ of Wisconsin Hosps and Clinics
Plastic Surgery / G5/361
600 Highland Ave
Madison, WI 53792-3236
United States
Email Address
Geolocation
POINT (-89.432031 43.076324)
Person to contact for more information about the program
First Name
Alyssa
Last Name
Schappe
Degrees
BS
Address
Univ of Wisconsin Hosps and Clinics
H4/785D
600 Highland Ave
Madison, WI 53792-7375
United States
Phone
Email Address
Geolocation
POINT (-89.432031 43.076324)
Salary paid by a non-profit institution
Yes
% USMD
94.60
% IMG
5.30
% DO
0.00
% Female
48.10
% Male
51.80
Total Physician
13
Total Non Physician
1
Percentage of full-time paid female physician faculty
23.00
Ratio of full-time equivalent paid faculty to positions
0.70
Call Schedule
| Frequency | Duration | Weeks/Months | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Year | 4 | ||
| Year | 4 | ||
| Year | 12 | 1 | |
| Year | 12 | 1 | |
| Year | 12 | 1 | |
| Year | 12 | 1 |
Graduate year statistics
| Salary | Paid Vacation | Sick Leave | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Year 1 | $64,083 | 15 | 7 |
| Year 2 | $66,746 | 15 | 7 |
| Year 3 | $69,675 | 15 | 7 |
| Year 4 | $72,612 | 15 | 7 |
| Year 5 | $75,976 | 15 | 7 |
| Year 6 | $79,452 | 15 | 7 |
Total Positions
18
Level 2 required
No, require USMLE scores for all applicants
Participates in San Francisco match
No
Participates in another matching program
No
Program Offers
iPads, tablets, etc., or technology allowance
Placement assistance upon completion of program into practice, fellowship or academia
Medical education gap
Research or other medical education pursuits (clinical experience not required)
June Start Date
24
Not applicable
1
Applicants must have passed Step 1 to be considered
Yes
Applicants must have passed Step 2 to be considered
Yes
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.med.wisc.edu/education/graduate-medical-education/resources-for-current-residents-and-fellows/