Web Address
http://www.surgery.wisc.edu
Accepting applications for training that begins in
Yes
Will be accepting applications for training that begins in
No
Survey Received
Program start dates
June
Participates in ERAS®
Yes
Special Features

All employees have immediate access to LifeMatters, our employee assistance program. In addition, residents and fellows receive $500 annual well-being benefit to use towards personal wellness. We offer a $75 one-time membership to UWH fitness facilities for the entirety of their training program. Full time residents can take up to six (6) weeks of paid parental leave following new child(ren) by birth, adoption, fostering, or legal guardianship.

Total Program Size
13
9
7
7
7
0
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
1779440C0
1779440C1
1779440P3
1779440P4
Interviews conducted last year for first year positions
120
Required letters of recommendation
3
Latest date for applications 2025-2026
Interview period 2025-2026
-
Applicants may interview remotely via video conferencing
Yes
Osteopathic Recognition
No
Step 1 required
Yes
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
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)
24
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
10
Training during 1st year in ambulatory non-hospital community-based settings, e.g., physician offices, community clinics
999
Resident/Fellow Offerings
Curriculum to develop health systems leadership skills (e.g., QI project leadership, community/organizational advocacy)
Debt management/financial counseling
International experience/global health
Offers additional training or educational experience beyond accredited length
Yes
Special Tracks
Rural
Resident/Fellow Evaluations
Patient surveys
Portfolio system
Objective structured clinical examinations (OSCE)
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
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
University of Wisconsin Hospitals and Clinics
Research rotation
Required
Research rotation duration
104
Resident participates during first year
Yes
Program ID
4405621355
Beeper or Home Call
0
15
26
99
99
Program Director
First Name
Ann
Middle Name
Puryear
Last Name
O'Rourke
Degrees
MD
Address

Univ of Wisconsin Hosps and Clinics
H4/785 Clinical Science Ctr
600 Highland Ave
Madison, WI 53792
United States

Phone
6082626246
Email Address
[email protected]
Geolocation
POINT (-89.432031 43.076324)
Person to contact for more information about the program
First Name
Betsy
Last Name
Golomski
Address

Univ of Wisconsin Hosp and Clinics
H4/785D Clinical Science Ctr
600 Highland Ave
Madison, WI 53792-7375
United States

Phone
6082628727
Email Address
[email protected]
Geolocation
POINT (-89.432031 43.076324)
Salary paid by a non-profit institution
Yes
% USMD
93.10
% IMG
3.70
% DO
1.20
% Female
49.00
% Male
50.90
Total Physician
74
Total Non Physician
0
Percentage of full-time paid female physician faculty
45.90
Ratio of full-time equivalent paid faculty to positions
1.70
Call Schedule
Frequency Duration Weeks/Months
Year
Year 5
Year
Year
Year
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
Year 7 $82,420 15 7
Total Positions
43
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
June Start Date
14
Not applicable
0
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
No
DO applicants must have passed Level 2 to be considered
No
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