SurgeryUniversity BasedSponsors J-1 and H-1B

Medical College of Wisconsin Affiliated Hospitals Program

Surgery residency program in Milwaukee, Wisconsin, sponsored by Medical College of Wisconsin Affiliated Hospitals, Inc.

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About Medical College of Wisconsin Affiliated Hospitals Program

ACGME code
4405621357
Program director
Rana Higgins
Location
Milwaukee, Wisconsin
Data updated
October 11, 2026
Positions
9
First-year spots
Applicants
1,034
Latest cycle
Interview rate
8.2%
Of applicants invited
IMG residents
0%
Share of current residents
Visa sponsorship
J-1 and H-1B
For residents

Medical College of Wisconsin Affiliated Hospitals Program is a university Based Surgery residency program in Milwaukee, Wisconsin, sponsored by Medical College of Wisconsin Affiliated Hospitals, Inc. It offers 9 first-year positions, higher than the typical Surgery program (5).

In the latest application cycle the program received 1,034 applications and invited about 8.2% of applicants to interview. That is close to the typical Surgery interview rate of 9.1%.

None of the program's current residents are international medical graduates (IMGs), while the median Surgery program has 9.1%. The program sponsors J-1 and H-1B visas.

Residents work about 75 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
  • US clinical experience required
  • Application deadline
  • Residents' medical schools and countries
  • Signals and geographic preference

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Applications and interviews

Positions offered
9
Interview rate
8.2%
Letters of recommendation
At least 4
Visa sponsorship
J-1 and H-1B

Current residents

Residents by medical school type

  • US MD graduates100%
  • US DO graduates0%
  • US IMGs0%
  • Non-US IMGs0%

Demographics

  • Women73%
  • Men27%
  • White75%
  • Asian22%
  • Black or African American4%
  • Hispanic or Latino8%
  • Other6%

Contact and location

Program director
Rana Higgins
Program coordinator
Tracy Stasinopoulos
Coordinator phone
(414) 955-1833
Program phone
(414) 955-1764
Sponsoring institution
Medical College of Wisconsin Affiliated Hospitals, Inc

Department of Surgery 8701 Watertown Plank Rd. Milwaukee, WI 53226 Open in Google Maps

Medical College of Wisconsin Affiliated Hospitals Program: frequently asked questions

Does Medical College of Wisconsin Affiliated Hospitals Program sponsor visas?

Yes. Medical College of Wisconsin Affiliated Hospitals 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 Medical College of Wisconsin Affiliated Hospitals Program IMG-friendly?

Medical College of Wisconsin Affiliated Hospitals Program currently has no international medical graduates among its residents. For comparison, the median Surgery program has 9.1% IMG residents. It sponsors J-1 and H-1B visas.

How many residency positions does Medical College of Wisconsin Affiliated Hospitals Program offer?

Medical College of Wisconsin Affiliated Hospitals Program offers 9 first-year Surgery positions, and 9 were filled in the latest Match.

How competitive is Medical College of Wisconsin Affiliated Hospitals Program?

Medical College of Wisconsin Affiliated Hospitals Program received 1,034 applications and interviewed about 8.2% of applicants. The typical Surgery program interviews about 9.1%.

What Step 2 CK score do I need for Medical College of Wisconsin Affiliated Hospitals Program?

USMLE Step 1 is now pass/fail, so Step 2 CK is the main score programs use to screen applicants. This page has Medical College of Wisconsin Affiliated Hospitals 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 Medical College of Wisconsin Affiliated Hospitals Program located?

Medical College of Wisconsin Affiliated Hospitals Program is located at Department of Surgery 8701 Watertown Plank Rd. Milwaukee, WI 53226. Its sponsoring institution is Medical College of Wisconsin Affiliated Hospitals, Inc.

Who is the program director of Medical College of Wisconsin Affiliated Hospitals Program?

The program director is Rana Higgins. The program coordinator, Tracy Stasinopoulos, is the usual contact for application questions.

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