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University of Wisconsin Hospitals and Clinics Program

Physical Medicine and RehabilitationUniversity-basedIMG: CHALLENGING
Madison, WI(Madison, WI Metropolitan Area Metro)
12
Positions
#61
Specialty Rank
$73,895
PGY1 Salary
0.0%
IMG %
#61
Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation Ranking
43rd Percentile
Top 57% of programs

Program Overview

Program Details

ACGME Code:
3405621072
NRMP Code:
1779340A0YOG
Program Type:
University-based
Total Positions:
12
Interviews:
48

Contact Information

Michelle Ann Poliak-Tunis
Program Director

Admission Requirements

Years of Graduation Cutoff:
2 years
Visa Sponsorship:
J1

Training Details

Training Structure

Avg Hours/Week:
46
Max Hours on Duty:
14
Avg 24hr Off Duty:
2
Lecture/Conference Hours:
4/week
Night Float:
No
Faculty Ratio:
1.40

Faculty & Teaching Environment

Total Physicians:
17
Non-Physician Staff:
2
Part-Time Physicians:
1
Female Faculty:
56.2%
Outpatient Clinic Hours:
25%

Special Features & Unique Opportunities

All employees have immediate access to SupportLinc, our EAP system. In addition, all residents and fellows receive a $500 wellbeing benefit to use towards personal wellness. Access to UW Health Fitness Facilities at no cost or a gym membership at a reduced rate. All residents and fellows have access to a personal education fund to use throughout their training for professional development.

Program Offers & Benefits

  • iPads, tablets, etc., or technology allowance

Educational Opportunities

  • Integrative medicine curriculum
  • Formal program to foster interprofessional teamwork
  • Alternative/complementary medicine curriculum
  • Economics of health care systems curriculum
  • Debt management/financial counseling
  • International experience/global health
  • Resident/fellow retreats
  • Hospice/home care experience

Research Opportunities

Research Rotation

Optional

0

Salary Progression

$73,895
PGY-1
$73,895
PGY-2
$77,245
PGY-3
$80,837
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
59.09(US avg: 100)
Median Home Price
$231,400
Median Monthly Rent
$992
Rent as % of Resident Salary
16.1%

Demographics & Community

Metropolitan Population
5,882,128
Population
5,882,128
Median Household Income
$72,458
Bachelor's Degree or Higher
85.3%
Median Commute Time
45 min
Use Public Transportation
3.7%

Climate & Weather

Climate & Weather

Purchasing Power Analysis

Nominal Salary
$73,895
Cost-Adjusted Salary
$125,055
Value Rating
Excellent

Application Information

Program Details

ACGME Code:
3405621072
NRMP Code:
1779340A0YOG
Total Positions:
12
Interviews:
48
Program Type:
University-based

Contact Information

Program Director:
Michelle Ann Poliak-Tunis
Program Website:
Visit Website
More Information:
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Application Timeline

Application Period:
9/3/2025 - 9/24/2025
Interview Period:
11/7/2025 - 1/9/2026
Video Interviews:
Not Available

Application Requirements

Required Letters:
4
Previous GME Required:
Moonlighting Allowed:
Yes

Examination Requirements

USMLE Requirements

Step 1 Required:
No
Step 2 Required:
No
Min Step 1 Score:
220

COMLEX Requirements

COMLEX Level 1:
Yes
COMLEX Level 2:
No

Program Start Dates & Match Information

Start Dates

Available Start Dates:
July
July Start Date:
July

Match Information

NRMP Main Match:
No
NRMP Codes:
1779340A0

Institution & Program Size Details

Institution Information

Institution:
University of Wisconsin Hospitals and Clinics
Primary Teaching Site:
University of Wisconsin Hospitals and Clinics
Contact Person:
Delilah N Kowalke

Program Size by Year

First Year Positions:
4
Positions by Year:
PGY-1:4
PGY-2:4
PGY-3:4

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
0.0%
IMG Classification
CHALLENGING
0

Doctor of Osteopathic Medicine (DO)

DO Percentage
62.5%
DO Classification
HIGH

Rankings & Reputation

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