SurgeryCommunity-basedSponsors J-1 and H-1B

Marshfield Clinic Program

Surgery residency program in Marshfield, Wisconsin, sponsored by Marshfield Clinic.

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About Marshfield Clinic Program

ACGME code
4405631356
Program director
Jessica Wernberg
Location
Marshfield, Wisconsin
Data updated
October 3, 2026
Positions
3
First-year spots
Applicants
764
Latest cycle
Interview rate
5.8%
Of applicants invited
IMG residents
44%
Share of current residents
Visa sponsorship
J-1 and H-1B
For residents

Marshfield Clinic Program is a community-based Surgery residency program in Marshfield, Wisconsin, sponsored by Marshfield Clinic. It offers 3 first-year positions, lower than the typical Surgery program (5).

In the latest application cycle the program received 764 applications and invited about 5.8% of applicants to interview. That makes it more selective than most Surgery programs, which interview about 9.1% of applicants.

International medical graduates (IMGs) make up about 44% of current residents, compared with a median of 9.1% across Surgery programs. The program sponsors J-1 and H-1B visas.

Residents work about 64 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
  • Year of graduation limit
  • Application deadline
  • Residents' medical schools and countries
  • Signals and geographic preference

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Applications and interviews

Positions offered
3
Interview rate
5.8%
Letters of recommendation
At least 3
Visa sponsorship
J-1 and H-1B

Current residents

Residents by medical school type

  • US MD graduates13%
  • US DO graduates44%
  • US IMGs13%
  • Non-US IMGs31%

Demographics

  • Women44%
  • Men56%
  • White81%
  • Asian13%
  • Black or African American6%

Contact and location

Program director
Jessica Wernberg
Program coordinator
Emily Loertscher
Coordinator phone
(715) 387-9222
Program phone
(715) 387-5507
Sponsoring institution
Marshfield Clinic

1000 North Oak Avenue Marshfield, WI 54449 Open in Google Maps

Marshfield Clinic Program: frequently asked questions

Does Marshfield Clinic Program sponsor visas?

Yes. Marshfield Clinic Program sponsors J-1 and H-1B visas for residents. Visa policies can change between cycles, so confirm with the program coordinator before you apply.

Is Marshfield Clinic Program IMG-friendly?

About 44% of residents at Marshfield Clinic Program are international medical graduates, so the program is considered IMG-friendly. For comparison, the median Surgery program has 9.1% IMG residents. It sponsors J-1 and H-1B visas.

How many residency positions does Marshfield Clinic Program offer?

Marshfield Clinic Program offers 3 first-year Surgery positions, and 3 were filled in the latest Match.

How competitive is Marshfield Clinic Program?

Marshfield Clinic Program received 764 applications and interviewed about 5.8% of applicants. The typical Surgery program interviews about 9.1%.

What Step 2 CK score do I need for Marshfield Clinic Program?

USMLE Step 1 is now pass/fail, so Step 2 CK is the main score programs use to screen applicants. This page has Marshfield Clinic Program's Step 2 CK minimum and score range of interviewed applicants. Unlock the screening details above to see them. Across Surgery programs, the median Step 2 CK score of interviewed applicants is about 253.

Where is Marshfield Clinic Program located?

Marshfield Clinic Program is located at 1000 North Oak Avenue Marshfield, WI 54449. Its sponsoring institution is Marshfield Clinic.

Who is the program director of Marshfield Clinic Program?

The program director is Jessica Wernberg. The program coordinator, Emily Loertscher, is the usual contact for application questions.

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