Accepting applications for training that begins in
Yes
Survey Received
Program start dates
July
Participates in ERAS®
Yes
Special Features
MCW General Surgery Residency has many strengths and resources which you should consider in your selection of a surgical residency program including: * A broad-based clinical program at multiple teaching sites * Research laboratories with established and funded investigators * A growing medical complex surrounded by a beautiful residential neighborhood * A philosophy of surgical education in which significant responsibility is delegated and experience is gained early in the training program
Total Program Size
8
8
8
8
8
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
1784440C0
1784440C1
Interviews conducted last year for first year positions
80
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
Minimum score
225
Step 2 required
Yes
Minimum score
230
Level 1 required
Yes
Minimum score
495
Minimum score
515
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)
75
Maximum consecutive hours on duty during first year (excluding beeper call)
28
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)
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
Rural
Resident/Fellow Evaluations
Patient surveys
Portfolio system
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
999
Maximum number of unpaid days for family/medical leave
84
Primary teaching site
Research rotation
Optional
Resident participates during first year
Yes
Program ID
4405621357
Beeper or Home Call
0
8
8
8
12
Program Director
First Name
Rana
Middle Name
M
Last Name
Higgins
Degrees
MD
Address
Med Coll of Wisconsin
Dept of Surgery
8701 W Watertown Plank Rd
Milwaukee, WI 53226
United States
Phone
Fax
Email Address
Geolocation
POINT (-88.021786 43.043577)
Person to contact for more information about the program
First Name
Tracy
Last Name
Stasinopoulos
Address
Med Coll of Wisconsin
Dept of Surgery
8701 W 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
97.70
% IMG
0.00
% DO
0.00
% Female
64.10
% Male
35.80
Total Physician
90
Total Non Physician
0
Percentage of full-time paid female physician faculty
38.80
Ratio of full-time equivalent paid faculty to positions
2.20
Call Schedule
| Frequency | Duration | Weeks/Months | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Year | 3 | 1 | |
| Year | 3 | 1 | |
| Year | 4 | 1 | |
| Year | 4 | 1 | |
| Year | 6 | 1 |
Graduate year statistics
| Salary | Paid Vacation | Sick Leave | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Year 1 | $66,450 | 21 | 14 |
| Year 2 | $67,610 | 21 | 14 |
| Year 3 | $68,760 | 21 | 14 |
| Year 4 | $69,920 | 21 | 14 |
| Year 5 | $73,390 | 21 | 14 |
Total Positions
40
Level 2 required
Yes
Participates in San Francisco match
No
Participates in another matching program
No
Program Offers
Free parking
On-call meal allowance
Placement assistance upon completion of program into practice, fellowship or academia
PGY1 applicants to this program must have graduated from medical school within the past number of years
2
Medical education gap
Clinical experience in the US
July Start Date
1
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
Yes
DO applicants must have passed Level 2 to be considered
No
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