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University of Wisconsin Hospitals and Clinics Program

Psychiatry 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
4005621228
Program director
Michael Peterson
Location
Madison, Wisconsin
Data updated
October 11, 2026
Positions
10
First-year spots
Applicants
848
Latest cycle
Interview rate
13.1%
Of applicants invited
IMG residents
17%
Share of current residents
Visa sponsorship
J-1
For residents

University of Wisconsin Hospitals and Clinics Program is a university Based Psychiatry residency program in Madison, Wisconsin, sponsored by University of Wisconsin Hospitals and Clinics. It offers 10 first-year positions, higher than the typical Psychiatry program (7).

In the latest application cycle the program received 848 applications and invited about 13.1% of applicants to interview. That is close to the typical Psychiatry interview rate of 11.4%.

International medical graduates (IMGs) make up about 17% of current residents, compared with a median of 8% across Psychiatry programs. The program sponsors J-1 visas.

Residents work about 62 hours a week in their first year. The program offers rural 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
  • US clinical experience required
  • Application deadline
  • Residents' medical schools and countries
  • Signals and geographic preference

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Applications and interviews

Positions offered
10
Interview rate
13.1%
Letters of recommendation
At least 3
Visa sponsorship
J-1

Current residents

Residents by medical school type

  • US MD graduates78%
  • US DO graduates6%
  • US IMGs3%
  • Non-US IMGs14%

Demographics

  • Women47%
  • Men53%
  • White44%
  • Asian28%
  • Black or African American11%
  • Hispanic or Latino17%
  • American Indian or Alaska Native11%
  • Other6%

Contact and location

Program director
Michael Peterson
Program coordinator
Carrie Schaub
Coordinator phone
(608) 264-2990
Program phone
(608) 265-8130
Sponsoring institution
University of Wisconsin Hospitals and Clinics

6001 Research Park Blvd Madison, WI 53719 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 17% of residents at University of Wisconsin Hospitals and Clinics Program are international medical graduates, so the program accepts some IMGs. For comparison, the median Psychiatry program has 8% 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 10 first-year Psychiatry 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 848 applications and interviewed about 13.1% of applicants. The typical Psychiatry program interviews about 11.4%.

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 Psychiatry programs, the median Step 2 CK score of interviewed applicants is about 245.

Where is University of Wisconsin Hospitals and Clinics Program located?

University of Wisconsin Hospitals and Clinics Program is located at 6001 Research Park Blvd Madison, WI 53719. 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 Michael Peterson. The program coordinator, Carrie Schaub, is the usual contact for application questions.