Neurological SurgeryUniversity BasedSponsors J-1

Medical College of Wisconsin Affiliated Hospitals Program

Neurological Surgery residency program in Milwaukee, Wisconsin, sponsored by Medical College of Wisconsin Affiliated Hospitals, Inc.

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About Medical College of Wisconsin Affiliated Hospitals Program

ACGME code
1605621093
Program director
Nathan Zwagerman
Location
Milwaukee, Wisconsin
Data updated
October 3, 2026
Positions
3
First-year spots
Applicants
312
Latest cycle
Interview rate
13.8%
Of applicants invited
IMG residents
15%
Share of current residents
Visa sponsorship
J-1
For residents

Medical College of Wisconsin Affiliated Hospitals Program is a university Based Neurological Surgery residency program in Milwaukee, Wisconsin, sponsored by Medical College of Wisconsin Affiliated Hospitals, Inc. It offers 3 first-year positions, higher than the typical Neurological Surgery program (2).

In the latest application cycle the program received 312 applications and invited about 13.8% of applicants to interview. That is close to the typical Neurological Surgery interview rate of 14.3%.

International medical graduates (IMGs) make up about 15% of current residents, compared with a median of 0% across Neurological Surgery programs. The program sponsors J-1 visas.

Residents work about 70 hours a week in their first year.

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 scores of interviewed applicants
  • Year of graduation limit
  • Application deadline
  • Residents' medical schools and countries

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Applications and interviews

How often applicants were invited to interview, depending on the signal they sent.

  • Gold signal: interviewed0%
  • Silver signal: interviewed0%
  • No signal: interviewed0%
  • Geographic preference matched: interviewed6%
  • Geographic preference not matched: interviewed12%
Positions offered
3
Interview rate
13.8%
Letters of recommendation
At least 3
Visa sponsorship
J-1

Current residents

Residents by medical school type

  • US MD graduates85%
  • US DO graduates0%
  • US IMGs15%
  • Non-US IMGs0%

Demographics

  • Women31%
  • Men69%
  • White62%
  • Asian15%
  • Black or African American15%
  • Other8%

Contact and location

Program director
Nathan Zwagerman
Program coordinator
Grant Sinson
Coordinator phone
(414) 805-5400
Program phone
(414) 955-0976
Sponsoring institution
Medical College of Wisconsin Affiliated Hospitals, Inc

Department of Neurosurgery 8701 W Watertown Plank Rd - HUB 4th Fl Milwaukee, WI 53226 Open in Google Maps

Medical College of Wisconsin Affiliated Hospitals Program: frequently asked questions

Does Medical College of Wisconsin Affiliated Hospitals Program sponsor visas?

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

Is Medical College of Wisconsin Affiliated Hospitals Program IMG-friendly?

About 15% of residents at Medical College of Wisconsin Affiliated Hospitals Program are international medical graduates, so the program accepts some IMGs. For comparison, the median Neurological Surgery program has 0% IMG residents. It sponsors J-1 visas.

How many residency positions does Medical College of Wisconsin Affiliated Hospitals Program offer?

Medical College of Wisconsin Affiliated Hospitals Program offers 3 first-year Neurological Surgery positions, and 3 were filled in the latest Match.

How competitive is Medical College of Wisconsin Affiliated Hospitals Program?

Medical College of Wisconsin Affiliated Hospitals Program received 312 applications and interviewed about 13.8% of applicants. The typical Neurological Surgery program interviews about 14.3%.

What Step 2 CK score do I need for Medical College of Wisconsin Affiliated Hospitals Program?

USMLE Step 1 is now pass/fail, so Step 2 CK is the main score programs use to screen applicants. This page has Medical College of Wisconsin Affiliated Hospitals Program's Step 2 CK score range of interviewed applicants. Unlock the screening details above to see it. Across Neurological Surgery programs, the median Step 2 CK score of interviewed applicants is about 256.

Do program signals help at Medical College of Wisconsin Affiliated Hospitals Program?

Applicants who sent Medical College of Wisconsin Affiliated Hospitals Program a gold signal received interviews about 0% of the time, silver signals about 0%, and applicants without a signal about 0%.

Where is Medical College of Wisconsin Affiliated Hospitals Program located?

Medical College of Wisconsin Affiliated Hospitals Program is located at Department of Neurosurgery 8701 W Watertown Plank Rd - HUB 4th Fl Milwaukee, WI 53226. Its sponsoring institution is Medical College of Wisconsin Affiliated Hospitals, Inc.

Who is the program director of Medical College of Wisconsin Affiliated Hospitals Program?

The program director is Nathan Zwagerman. The program coordinator, Grant Sinson, is the usual contact for application questions.

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