University of Wisconsin Hospitals and Clinics Program
NeurologyUniversity-basedIMG: HIGH
Madison, WI(Madison, WI Metropolitan Area Metro)
28
Positions
$68,626
PGY1 Salary
33.3%
IMG %
Program Overview
Program Details
- ACGME Code:
- 1805621119
- NRMP Code:
- 1779180C0YOG
- Program Type:
- University-based
- Total Positions:
- 28
- Interviews:
- 120
Contact Information
Admission Requirements
- Years of Graduation Cutoff:
- 3 years
- Visa Sponsorship:
- J1
Training Details
Training Structure
- Avg Hours/Week:
- 55
- Max Hours on Duty:
- 24
- Avg 24hr Off Duty:
- 1.9
- Lecture/Conference Hours:
- 5/week
- Night Float:
- Yes
- Vacation Days:
- 15
- Sick Days:
- 10
- Faculty Ratio:
- 2.00
Faculty & Teaching Environment
- Total Physicians:
- 57
- Female Faculty:
- 49.1%
- Outpatient Clinic Hours:
- 15%
Special Features & Unique Opportunities
All employees have immediate access to SupportLinc, our employee assistance program. In addition, residents and fellows receive an annual well-being benefit of $500 to use towards personal wellness. Access to UW Health fitness facilities at no cost and/or a reduced rate for the entirety of training. Full time residents may take up to six (6) weeks of paid parental and/or caregiver leave for a qualifying event.
Program Offers & Benefits
- iPads, tablets, etc., or technology allowance
Educational Opportunities
- Formal program to foster interprofessional teamwork
- Economics of health care systems curriculum
- Debt management/financial counseling
- International experience/global health
- Resident/fellow retreats
Research Opportunities
Research Rotation
Optional
Salary Progression
$68,626
PGY-1
$71,258
PGY-2
$74,727
PGY-3
$78,454
PGY-4
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
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
- 19.5%(FREIDA)
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
Cost data updated: 6/12/2025
Application Information
Program Details
- ACGME Code:
- 1805621119
- NRMP Code:
- 1779180C0YOG
- Total Positions:
- 28
- Interviews:
- 120
- Program Type:
- University-based
Contact Information
- Program Director:
- Natalie Wheeler
- Program Website:
- Visit Website
- More Information:
- More Information
Application Timeline
- Application Period:
- 9/14/2026 - 10/31/2026
- Interview Period:
- 11/2/2026 - 1/8/2027
- Video Interviews:
- Not Available
Application Requirements
- Required Letters:
- 3
- 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
Match Information
- NRMP Main Match:
- Yes
- NRMP Codes:
- 1779180C0
Institution & Program Size Details
Institution Information
- Institution:
- University of Wisconsin Hospitals and Clinics
- Primary Teaching Site:
- University of Wisconsin Hospitals and Clinics
- Contact Person:
- Sara M Nagel
- Contact Email:
- residency@neurology.wisc.edu
Program Size by Year
- First Year Positions:
- 7
- Positions by Year:
- PGY-1:7PGY-2:7PGY-3:7PGY-4:7
Program Policies & Additional Information
- Smoking Policy:
- Smoking Allowed
- Salary Tax Status:
- Yes
- Paid Leave Days:
- 180
IMG/DO Friendliness
International Medical Graduates (IMG)
- Years of Graduation Cutoff
- 2 years
- Visa Sponsorship
- J-1 through ECFMG
- IMG Percentage
- 33.3%
- IMG Classification
- HIGH
- IMG Specialty Percentile
- 33rd percentile
Doctor of Osteopathic Medicine (DO)
- DO Percentage
- 25.0%
- DO Classification
- HIGH
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