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University of Wisconsin Hospitals and Clinics Program

Neurology 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
1805621119
Program director
Natalie Wheeler
Location
Madison, Wisconsin
Data updated
October 3, 2026
Positions
7
First-year spots
Applicants
845
Latest cycle
Interview rate
13.5%
Of applicants invited
IMG residents
26%
Share of current residents
Visa sponsorship
J-1
For residents

University of Wisconsin Hospitals and Clinics Program is a university Based Neurology residency program in Madison, Wisconsin, sponsored by University of Wisconsin Hospitals and Clinics. It offers 7 first-year positions, higher than the typical Neurology program (6).

In the latest application cycle the program received 845 applications and invited about 13.5% of applicants to interview. That is close to the typical Neurology interview rate of 12.6%.

International medical graduates (IMGs) make up about 26% of current residents, compared with a median of 20% across Neurology programs. The program sponsors J-1 visas.

Residents work about 50 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 minimum score
  • Step 2 CK scores of interviewed applicants
  • US clinical experience required
  • 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: interviewed8%
  • Geographic preference matched: interviewed0%
  • Geographic preference not matched: interviewed0%
Positions offered
7
Interview rate
13.5%
Letters of recommendation
At least 3
Visa sponsorship
J-1

Current residents

Residents by medical school type

  • US MD graduates52%
  • US DO graduates22%
  • US IMGs7%
  • Non-US IMGs19%

Demographics

  • Women63%
  • Men37%
  • White59%
  • Asian11%
  • Black or African American4%
  • Hispanic or Latino22%
  • American Indian or Alaska Native4%
  • Other7%

Contact and location

Program director
Natalie Wheeler
Program coordinator
Sara Nagel
Coordinator phone
(608) 265-4300
Program phone
(608) 265-4672
Sponsoring institution
University of Wisconsin Hospitals and Clinics

Department of Neurology 1685 Highland Ave Madison, WI 53705 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 26% of residents at University of Wisconsin Hospitals and Clinics Program are international medical graduates, so the program is considered IMG-friendly. For comparison, the median Neurology program has 20% 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 7 first-year Neurology positions, and 7 were filled in the latest Match.

How competitive is University of Wisconsin Hospitals and Clinics Program?

University of Wisconsin Hospitals and Clinics Program received 845 applications and interviewed about 13.5% of applicants. The typical Neurology program interviews about 12.6%.

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 Neurology programs, the median Step 2 CK score of interviewed applicants is about 250.

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 8%.

Where is University of Wisconsin Hospitals and Clinics Program located?

University of Wisconsin Hospitals and Clinics Program is located at Department of Neurology 1685 Highland Ave Madison, WI 53705. 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 Natalie Wheeler. The program coordinator, Sara Nagel, is the usual contact for application questions.

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