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University of Wisconsin Hospitals and Clinics Program

DermatologyUniversity-basedIMG: CHALLENGING
Madison, WI(Madison, WI Metropolitan Area Metro)
15
Positions
#45
Specialty Rank
$68,233
PGY1 Salary
6.7%
IMG %
#45
Dermatology Ranking
69th Percentile
Top 31% of programs

Program Overview

Program Details

ACGME Code:
0805621093
NRMP Code:
1779080A0IMG
Program Type:
University-based
Total Positions:
15
Interviews:
50

Contact Information

William David Aughenbaugh
Program Director

Admission Requirements

Visa Sponsorship:
J1

Training Details

Training Structure

Avg Hours/Week:
45
Max Hours on Duty:
16
Avg 24hr Off Duty:
1.5
Lecture/Conference Hours:
8/week
Night Float:
No
Faculty Ratio:
2.00

Faculty & Teaching Environment

Total Physicians:
31
0
Part-Time Physicians:
2
Female Faculty:
72.4%
Outpatient Clinic Hours:
100%

Special Features & Unique Opportunities

The Department has a diverse faculty offering a variety of clinical, research and educational opportunities. General dermatology clinics plus specialty clinics in CTCL, Melanoma and Pigmented Lesions, Contact Dermatitis, Mohs Surgery, Lasers, Nail Diseases, Oncodermatology, Alopecia, Pediatric Dermatology, High Risk Skin Cancer, Complex Medical Dermatology, Dermatology Consult Service, Integrative Dermatology, and Security (Inmate) Clinic complement the research areas of 5 NIH funded faculty.

Educational Opportunities

  • Debt management/financial counseling
  • International experience/global health
  • Resident/fellow retreats

Research Opportunities

Research Rotation

Optional

0

Salary Progression

$68,233
PGY-1
$68,233
PGY-2
$71,077
PGY-3
$73,915
PGY-4
0

Benefits Package Details

Dental Coverage:Institution & Resident Share Cost
Disability Insurance:Fully Paid by Institution
Group Life Insurance:Available, Not Paid By Institution
Major Medical Coverage:Institution & Resident Share Cost
Inpatient Mental Health:Institution & Resident Share Cost
Outpatient Mental Health:Institution & Resident Share Cost
Major Medical (Residents):Institution & Resident Share Cost
Major Medical (Dependents):Institution & Resident Share Cost

Location & Lifestyle

Location Overview

City & State
Madison, WI
Metropolitan Area
Madison, WI Metropolitan Area
Geographic Region
East North Central
Metropolitan Population
5,882,128

Cost of Living & Housing

Cost of Living Index
88(US avg: 100)
Median Home Price
$260K
Median Monthly Rent
$1.1K/mo
Median Household Income
$72K
Rent as % of Resident Salary
19.6%

Demographics & Community

Metropolitan Population
5,882,128
Median Age
38 years
Bachelor's Degree or Higher
0.52
Poverty Rate
8.0%
Unemployment Rate
12.0%

Climate & Weather

Summer
68°F
Winter
38°F
Sunny Days
260 days
Precipitation
57"
Humidity
63%

Local Cost of Goods & Services

Coffee
$4.18
Restaurant Meal
11.16
Gas (per gallon)
$3.44
Gym Membership
41

Purchasing Power AnalysisEnhanced Data

Nominal Salary
$68,233
Cost-Adjusted Salary
$77,538
Value Rating
Excellent
Cost data updated: 6/12/2025

Application Information

Program Details

ACGME Code:
0805621093
NRMP Code:
1779080A0IMG
Total Positions:
15
Interviews:
50
Program Type:
University-based

Contact Information

Program Director:
William David Aughenbaugh
Program Website:
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More Information:
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Application Timeline

Application Period:
8/1/2025 - 10/31/2025
Interview Period:
11/17/2025 - 12/19/2025
Video Interviews:
Not Available

Application Requirements

Required Letters:
3
Previous GME Required:
Moonlighting Allowed:
Yes

Examination Requirements

USMLE Requirements

Step 1 Required:
No
Step 2 Required:
No
Min Step 1 Score:
230

COMLEX Requirements

COMLEX Level 1:
No, require USMLE scores for all applicants
COMLEX Level 2:
No, require USMLE scores for all applicants

Program Start Dates & Match Information

Start Dates

Available Start Dates:
July
July Start Date:
July

Match Information

NRMP Main Match:
No
NRMP Codes:
1779080A0

Institution & Program Size Details

Institution Information

Institution:
University of Wisconsin Hospitals and Clinics
Primary Teaching Site:
University of Wisconsin Hospitals and Clinics
Contact Person:
Jennifer Hanser

Program Size by Year

First Year Positions:
5
Positions by Year:
PGY-1:5
PGY-2:5
PGY-3:5

Program Policies & Additional Information

Smoking Policy:
Smoking Allowed
Salary Tax Status:
Yes
Paid Leave Days:
180

IMG/DO Friendliness

International Medical Graduates (IMG)

Visa Sponsorship
J-1 through ECFMG
IMG Percentage
6.7%
IMG Classification
CHALLENGING
IMG Specialty Percentile
2nd percentile

Doctor of Osteopathic Medicine (DO)

DO Percentage
0.0%
DO Classification
CHALLENGING

Rankings & Reputation

Program Rankings

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