University of Wisconsin Hospitals and Clinics

University of Wisconsin Hospitals and Clinics

Map

SurgeryUniversity BasedMadison, WI

Size

15 / year · 48 total

Training length

5 yr

Schedule

75 hrs / week

EMR

Epic

USMLE Step 2 CK235–269
200280

Interview rate by signal

  • Signal14.5×
    29%
  • None
    2%

Interview rate by degree

  • US MD
    14%
  • US DO
    0%
  • US IMG
    1%
  • Non-US IMG
    3%

Applications per year

1,296
2022
1,462
2023
1,355
2024
1,427
2025
1,410
2026

Compensation

$68,626 (+5%)

Cost of living

$1,482/mo (−4%)

By year
Yr Pay Vac Sick
Year 1$68,6261510
Year 2$71,2581510
Year 3$74,7271510
Year 4$78,4541510
Year 5$83,1391510
Year 6$86,0561510
Year 7$91,1481510

Trainee mix

Degree

  • US MD88%
  • DO0%
  • IMG10%

Sex

  • Female52%
  • Male47%

Tracks & recognition

Research / fellowRural

Interview Pool Demographics

By degree
  • US MD

    90%
  • Non-US IMG

    8%
  • US IMG

    2%
  • US DO

    0%
By signal
  • Sent

    82%
  • Did Not Send

    18%
Applicants by signal
  • Did Not Send

    76%
  • Sent

    24%
Student type
This program Surgery avg
  • US MD Graduates

    85%
    61%
  • Non-US IMG

    12%
    9%
  • US-IMG

    3%
    9%
  • US DO Graduates

    0%
    21%
Sex
This program Surgery avg
  • Men

    51%
    50%
  • Women

    47%
    50%
  • Did Not Report

    2%
    0%
  • Another Gender

    0%
    0%
Race / ethnicity
This program Surgery avg
  • White

    58%
    59%
  • Asian

    17%
    23%
  • Black or African American

    12%
    8%
  • Hispanic, Latino, or of Spanish Origin

    10%
    12%
  • Did Not Report

    3%
    3%
  • Middle Eastern or North African

    3%
    3%
  • American Indian or Alaska Native

    3%
    1%
  • Other

    2%
    2%
  • Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander

    0%
    0%
Home state
  • Out-of-State

    76%
  • In-State

    24%
Med school state
  • Out-of-State

    81%
  • In-State

    19%
Career plans
  • Practice Full-time

    8%
Top medical schools
  • University of Wisconsin School of Medicine and Public Health

    19%
  • Aga Khan University Medical College

    7%
  • University of Arizona College of Medicine

    5%
Exam history
  • Never Failed

    100%
  • Ever Failed

    0%

Program Details

Schedule
  • Avg hours/week (Y1)75
  • Max hours on duty (Y1)24
  • Night floatYes
  • MoonlightingNo
Application
  • Application systemERAS
  • NRMP codes1779440C0, 1779440C1, 1779440P3, 1779440P4
  • ACGME ID4405621355
Requirements

Letters of rec

  • Letters3–4
  • Chair letterNo
  • Faculty letterYes
  • Specialty letterNo
Visas
  • J-1 through ECFMG Yes
Interviews
  • Interview typeVirtual
  • Video interviewNo
  • Interview periodNov 9, 2026 – Jan 15, 2027