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University of Wisconsin Hospitals and Clinics Program

Anesthesiology residency program in Madison, Wisconsin, sponsored by University of Wisconsin Hospitals and Clinics.

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About University of Wisconsin Hospitals and Clinics Program

ACGME code
0405621164
Program director
Eric Simon
Location
Madison, Wisconsin
Data updated
October 3, 2026
Positions
16
First-year spots
Applicants
804
Latest cycle
Interview rate
21%
Of applicants invited
IMG residents
6%
Share of current residents
Visa sponsorship
J-1
For residents

University of Wisconsin Hospitals and Clinics Program is a university Based Anesthesiology residency program in Madison, Wisconsin, sponsored by University of Wisconsin Hospitals and Clinics. It offers 16 first-year positions, higher than the typical Anesthesiology program (10).

In the latest application cycle the program received 804 applications and invited about 21% of applicants to interview. That is a higher interview rate than most Anesthesiology programs, which interview about 16.4% of applicants.

International medical graduates (IMGs) make up about 6% of current residents, compared with a median of 4% across Anesthesiology programs. The program sponsors J-1 visas.

Residents work about 65 hours a week in their first year. The program offers research track.

Requirements and screening

USMLE Step 1 is pass/fail, so Step 2 CK is the score programs screen on. These are the details IMGs most often need before deciding whether to apply.

  • Step 2 CK minimum score
  • Step 2 CK scores of interviewed applicants
  • Year of graduation limit
  • Application deadline
  • Residents' medical schools and countries
  • Signals and geographic preference

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Applications and interviews

Positions offered
16
Interview rate
21%
Letters of recommendation
At least 3
Visa sponsorship
J-1

Current residents

Residents by medical school type

  • US MD graduates73%
  • US DO graduates20%
  • US IMGs3%
  • Non-US IMGs3%

Demographics

  • Women31%
  • Men69%
  • White66%
  • Asian28%
  • Black or African American8%
  • Hispanic or Latino8%
  • American Indian or Alaska Native3%
  • Other2%

Contact and location

Program director
Eric Simon
Program coordinator
Hannah Cowling
Coordinator phone
(608) 262-5173
Program phone
(608) 263-8100
Sponsoring institution
University of Wisconsin Hospitals and Clinics

B6/319 Clinical Science Center 600 Highland Avenue Madison, WI 53792-3272 Open in Google Maps

University of Wisconsin Hospitals and Clinics Program: frequently asked questions

Does University of Wisconsin Hospitals and Clinics Program sponsor visas?

Yes. University of Wisconsin Hospitals and Clinics Program sponsors J-1 visas for residents. Visa policies can change between cycles, so confirm with the program coordinator before you apply.

Is University of Wisconsin Hospitals and Clinics Program IMG-friendly?

About 6% of residents at University of Wisconsin Hospitals and Clinics Program are international medical graduates, so the program accepts some IMGs. For comparison, the median Anesthesiology program has 4% IMG residents. It sponsors J-1 visas.

How many residency positions does University of Wisconsin Hospitals and Clinics Program offer?

University of Wisconsin Hospitals and Clinics Program offers 16 first-year Anesthesiology positions, and 16 were filled in the latest Match.

How competitive is University of Wisconsin Hospitals and Clinics Program?

University of Wisconsin Hospitals and Clinics Program received 804 applications and interviewed about 21% of applicants. The typical Anesthesiology program interviews about 16.4%.

What Step 2 CK score do I need for University of Wisconsin Hospitals and Clinics Program?

USMLE Step 1 is now pass/fail, so Step 2 CK is the main score programs use to screen applicants. This page has University of Wisconsin Hospitals and Clinics Program's Step 2 CK minimum and score range of interviewed applicants. Unlock the screening details above to see them. Across Anesthesiology programs, the median Step 2 CK score of interviewed applicants is about 253.

Where is University of Wisconsin Hospitals and Clinics Program located?

University of Wisconsin Hospitals and Clinics Program is located at B6/319 Clinical Science Center 600 Highland Avenue Madison, WI 53792-3272. Its sponsoring institution is University of Wisconsin Hospitals and Clinics.

Who is the program director of University of Wisconsin Hospitals and Clinics Program?

The program director is Eric Simon. The program coordinator, Hannah Cowling, is the usual contact for application questions.

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