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Medical College of Wisconsin Affiliated Hospitals Program

Emergency MedicineUniversity-basedIMG: CHALLENGING
Milwaukee, WI(Milwaukee, WI Metropolitan Area Metro)
38
Positions
#75
Specialty Rank
$71,790
PGY1 Salary
2.8%
IMG %
#75
Emergency Medicine Ranking
74th Percentile
Top 26% of programs

Program Overview

Program Details

ACGME Code:
1105612052
NRMP Code:
1784110C0YOG
Program Type:
University-based
Total Positions:
38
Interviews:
156

Contact Information

Kathleen Williams
Program Director

Admission Requirements

Years of Graduation Cutoff:
2 years
Visa Sponsorship:
J1, F1

Training Details

Training Structure

Avg Hours/Week:
60
Max Hours on Duty:
16
Avg 24hr Off Duty:
1
Lecture/Conference Hours:
5/week
Night Float:
No
Vacation Days:
21
Sick Days:
14
Faculty Ratio:
2.20

Faculty & Teaching Environment

Total Physicians:
87
Non-Physician Staff:
4
Part-Time Physicians:
3
Female Faculty:
39.3%
Outpatient Clinic Hours:
5%

Special Features & Unique Opportunities

Froedtert Hospital, adjacent to Children's Hospital of Wisconsin and the Medical College of Wisconsin, is the only Level 1 trauma center in southeastern WI. Established in 1978, our program was one of the first Emergency Medicine residency programs in the nation. We offer fellowship programs in EMS, Operations, US, Critical Care, Toxicology, and Simulation. Milwaukee offers the perfect balance between the cultural excitement of an urban environment with the accessibility of a mid-sized city.

Program Offers & Benefits

  • Free parking
  • On-call meal allowance
  • Placement assistance upon completion of program into practice, fellowship or academia

Educational Opportunities

  • Curriculum to develop health systems leadership skills (e.g., QI project leadership, community/organizational advocacy)
  • Formal program to foster interprofessional teamwork
  • Economics of health care systems curriculum
  • Debt management/financial counseling
  • Academic support for USMLE Step 3 preparation
  • International experience/global health
  • Resident/fellow retreats
  • Off-campus electives
  • Hospice/home care experience

Research Opportunities

Research Rotation

Optional

0

Salary Progression

$71,790
PGY-1
$73,050
PGY-2
$76,890
PGY-3
00

Benefits Package Details

Dental Coverage:Fully Paid by Institution
Disability Insurance:Fully Paid by Institution
Group Life Insurance:Fully 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
Milwaukee, WI
Metropolitan Area
Milwaukee, WI Metropolitan Area
Geographic Region
East North Central
Metropolitan Population
5,882,128

Cost of Living & Housing

Cost of Living Index
79(US avg: 100)
Median Home Price
$329K
Median Monthly Rent
$1.4K/mo
Median Household Income
$47K
Rent as % of Resident Salary
23.6%(FREIDA)

Demographics & Community

Metropolitan Population
5,882,128
Median Age
29 years
Bachelor's Degree or Higher
0.41000000000000003
Poverty Rate
29.0%
Unemployment Rate
12.0%

Climate & Weather

Summer
79°F
Winter
49°F
Sunny Days
260 days
Precipitation
46"
Humidity
54%

Local Cost of Goods & Services

Coffee
$3.82
Restaurant Meal
10.2
Gas (per gallon)
$3.15
Gym Membership
38

Purchasing Power AnalysisEnhanced Data

Nominal Salary
$71,790
Cost-Adjusted Salary
$90,873
Value Rating
Excellent
Cost data updated: 6/12/2025

Application Information

Program Details

ACGME Code:
1105612052
NRMP Code:
1784110C0YOG
Total Positions:
38
Interviews:
156
Program Type:
University-based

Contact Information

Program Director:
Kathleen Williams
Program Website:
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More Information:
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Application Timeline

Application Period:
9/1/2026 - 12/10/2026
Interview Period:
10/14/2026 - 12/18/2026
Video Interviews:
Not Available

Application Requirements

Required Letters:
2
Moonlighting Allowed:
Yes

Examination Requirements

USMLE Requirements

Step 1 Required:
No
Step 2 Required:
No

COMLEX Requirements

COMLEX Level 1:
Yes
COMLEX Level 2:
No

Program Start Dates & Match Information

Start Dates

Available Start Dates:
June, July

Match Information

NRMP Main Match:
Yes
NRMP Codes:
1784110C0

Institution & Program Size Details

Institution Information

Institution:
Froedtert Hospital
Primary Teaching Site:
Froedtert Hospital
Contact Person:
Jennifer Myszkowski
Contact Email:
emeducation@mcw.edu

Program Size by Year

First Year Positions:
14
Positions by Year:
PGY-1:14
PGY-2:12
PGY-3:12

Program Policies & Additional Information

Smoking Policy:
Smoking Allowed
Salary Tax Status:
Yes
Paid Leave Days:
42
Unpaid Leave Days:
84

IMG/DO Friendliness

International Medical Graduates (IMG)

Years of Graduation Cutoff
2 years
Visa Sponsorship
J-1 through ECFMG, F-1
IMG Percentage
2.8%
IMG Classification
CHALLENGING
0

Doctor of Osteopathic Medicine (DO)

DO Percentage
19.4%
DO Classification
MODERATE

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