Pathology-Anatomic and ClinicalUniversity BasedSponsors J-1

University of Wisconsin Hospitals and Clinics Program

Pathology-Anatomic and Clinical residency program in Madison, Wisconsin, sponsored by University of Wisconsin Hospitals and Clinics.

About University of Wisconsin Hospitals and Clinics Program

ACGME code
3005631376
Program director
Shelly Cook
Location
Madison, Wisconsin
Data updated
October 3, 2026
Positions
8
First-year spots
Applicants
570
Latest cycle
Interview rate
18.6%
Of applicants invited
IMG residents
25%
Share of current residents
Visa sponsorship
J-1
For residents

University of Wisconsin Hospitals and Clinics Program is a university Based Pathology-Anatomic and Clinical residency program in Madison, Wisconsin, sponsored by University of Wisconsin Hospitals and Clinics. It offers 8 first-year positions, higher than the typical Pathology-Anatomic and Clinical program (4).

In the latest application cycle the program received 570 applications and invited about 18.6% of applicants to interview. That is a higher interview rate than most Pathology-Anatomic and Clinical programs, which interview about 11.3% of applicants.

International medical graduates (IMGs) make up about 25% of current residents, compared with a median of 40% across Pathology-Anatomic and Clinical programs. The program sponsors J-1 visas.

Residents work about 50 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

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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: interviewed14%
  • Geographic preference matched: interviewed0%
  • Geographic preference not matched: interviewed0%
Positions offered
8
Positions filled
8
Applications received
570
Interview rate
18.6%
Letters of recommendation
At least 3
Virtual interviews
Yes
Visa sponsorship
J-1
F-1 students accepted
No
Osteopathic recognition
No

Current residents

Residents by medical school type

  • US MD graduates63%
  • US DO graduates13%
  • US IMGs17%
  • Non-US IMGs8%

Demographics

  • Women54%
  • Men42%
  • White75%
  • Asian25%
  • Black or African American4%
  • Hispanic or Latino4%

Contact and location

Program director
Shelly Cook
Program coordinator
Sara Gross
Coordinator phone
(608) 262-7158
Program phone
(608) 263-2530
Sponsoring institution
University of Wisconsin Hospitals and Clinics

Department of Pathology & Laboratory Medicine 1685 Highland Ave., MFCB 3165 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 25% 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 Pathology-Anatomic and Clinical program has 40% 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 8 first-year Pathology-Anatomic and Clinical positions, and 8 were filled in the latest Match.

How competitive is University of Wisconsin Hospitals and Clinics Program?

University of Wisconsin Hospitals and Clinics Program received 570 applications and interviewed about 18.6% of applicants. The typical Pathology-Anatomic and Clinical program interviews about 11.3%.

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 Pathology-Anatomic and Clinical programs, the median Step 2 CK score of interviewed applicants is about 247.

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 14%.

Where is University of Wisconsin Hospitals and Clinics Program located?

University of Wisconsin Hospitals and Clinics Program is located at Department of Pathology & Laboratory Medicine 1685 Highland Ave., MFCB 3165 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 Shelly Cook. The program coordinator, Sara Gross, is the usual contact for application questions.

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