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University of Wisconsin Hospitals and Clinics Program

Neurological Surgery 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
1605621092
Program director
Daniel Resnick
Location
Madison, Wisconsin
Data updated
October 3, 2026
Positions
3
First-year spots
Applicants
336
Latest cycle
IMG residents
7%
Share of current residents
Visa sponsorship
J-1
For residents

University of Wisconsin Hospitals and Clinics Program is a university Based Neurological Surgery residency program in Madison, Wisconsin, sponsored by University of Wisconsin Hospitals and Clinics. It offers 3 first-year positions, higher than the typical Neurological Surgery program (2).

In the latest application cycle the program received 336 applications.

International medical graduates (IMGs) make up about 7% of current residents, compared with a median of 0% across Neurological Surgery programs. The program sponsors J-1 visas.

Residents work about 66 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.

  • 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: interviewed0%
  • Geographic preference not matched: interviewed0%
Positions offered
3
Letters of recommendation
At least 3
Visa sponsorship
J-1

Current residents

Residents by medical school type

  • US MD graduates93%
  • US DO graduates0%
  • US IMGs0%
  • Non-US IMGs7%

Demographics

  • Women33%
  • Men67%
  • White87%
  • Asian13%
  • Black or African American7%
  • American Indian or Alaska Native7%

Contact and location

Program director
Daniel Resnick
Program coordinator
Tara Anderson
Coordinator phone
(608) 265-0480
Program phone
(608) 263-1411
Sponsoring institution
University of Wisconsin Hospitals and Clinics

Clinical Science Center, K4/866 600 Highland Avenue Madison, WI 53792 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 7% of residents at University of Wisconsin Hospitals and Clinics 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 University of Wisconsin Hospitals and Clinics Program offer?

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

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. University of Wisconsin Hospitals and Clinics Program does not publish a Step 2 CK minimum, so compare your score with the specialty overall. Across Neurological Surgery programs, the median Step 2 CK score of interviewed applicants is about 256.

Do program signals help at University of Wisconsin Hospitals and Clinics Program?

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

Where is University of Wisconsin Hospitals and Clinics Program located?

University of Wisconsin Hospitals and Clinics Program is located at Clinical Science Center, K4/866 600 Highland Avenue Madison, WI 53792. 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 Daniel Resnick. The program coordinator, Tara Anderson, is the usual contact for application questions.

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