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University of Wisconsin Hospitals and Clinics Program

Surgery 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
4405621355
Program director
Ann O'Rourke
Location
Madison, Wisconsin
Data updated
October 3, 2026
Positions
8
First-year spots
Applicants
1,410
Latest cycle
Interview rate
8.4%
Of applicants invited
IMG residents
15%
Share of current residents
Visa sponsorship
J-1
For residents

University of Wisconsin Hospitals and Clinics Program is a university Based Surgery residency program in Madison, Wisconsin, sponsored by University of Wisconsin Hospitals and Clinics. It offers 8 first-year positions, higher than the typical Surgery program (5).

In the latest application cycle the program received 1,410 applications and invited about 8.4% of applicants to interview. That is close to the typical Surgery interview rate of 9.1%.

International medical graduates (IMGs) make up about 15% of current residents, compared with a median of 9.1% across Surgery programs. The program sponsors J-1 visas.

Residents work about 75 hours a week in their first year. The program offers research and rural tracks.

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
8
Interview rate
8.4%
Letters of recommendation
At least 3
Visa sponsorship
J-1

Current residents

Residents by medical school type

  • US MD graduates85%
  • US DO graduates0%
  • US IMGs5%
  • Non-US IMGs10%

Demographics

  • Women47%
  • Men51%
  • White58%
  • Asian17%
  • Black or African American12%
  • Hispanic or Latino10%
  • American Indian or Alaska Native3%
  • Other2%

Contact and location

Program director
Ann O'Rourke
Program coordinator
Mallory Zink
Coordinator phone
(608) 263-5295
Program phone
(608) 262-6246
Sponsoring institution
University of Wisconsin Hospitals and Clinics

600 Highland Avenue H4/325 Clinical Science Center Madison, WI 53792 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 15% of residents at University of Wisconsin Hospitals and Clinics Program are international medical graduates, so the program accepts some IMGs. For comparison, the median Surgery program has 9.1% 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 Surgery 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 1,410 applications and interviewed about 8.4% of applicants. The typical Surgery program interviews about 9.1%.

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 Surgery programs, the median Step 2 CK score of interviewed applicants is about 253.

Where is University of Wisconsin Hospitals and Clinics Program located?

University of Wisconsin Hospitals and Clinics Program is located at 600 Highland Avenue H4/325 Clinical Science Center Madison, WI 53792. 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 Ann O'Rourke. The program coordinator, Mallory Zink, is the usual contact for application questions.

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