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Medical College of Wisconsin Affiliated Hospitals (Milwaukee) Program

PsychiatryCommunity-based university affiliatedIMG: CHALLENGING
Milwaukee, WI(Milwaukee, WI Metropolitan Area Metro)
32
Positions
#199
Specialty Rank
$71,790
PGY1 Salary
3.3%
IMG %
#199
Psychiatry Ranking
38th Percentile
Top 62% of programs

Program Overview

Program Details

ACGME Code:
4005621229
NRMP Code:
1784400C0STEP
Program Type:
Community-based university affiliated
Total Positions:
32
Interviews:
84

Contact Information

Admission Requirements

Min Step 2 Score:
209
Visa Sponsorship:
-

Training Details

Training Structure

Avg Hours/Week:
50
Max Hours on Duty:
24
Avg 24hr Off Duty:
1.8
Lecture/Conference Hours:
5/week
Night Float:
No
Vacation Days:
15
Sick Days:
10
Faculty Ratio:
1.60

Faculty & Teaching Environment

Total Physicians:
52
00
Female Faculty:
61.5%
Outpatient Clinic Hours:
8%

Special Features & Unique Opportunities

The MCW-MKE Psychiatry Residency program is a long-established program in the fantastic city of Milwaukee. Our curriculum is designed with outpatient in second year to encourage continuity of care and enhance learning in PGY3 year. Unique features include: a free-standing psychotherapy center, busy psychiatric emergency room, eating disorders rotation, integrated care rotations, med-psych inpatient unit, all subspecialty fellowships and a multitude of electives, including international options.

Program Offers & Benefits

  • Free parking
  • iPads, tablets, etc., or technology allowance

Educational Opportunities

  • Debt management/financial counseling
  • 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
$79,310
PGY-4
0

Benefits Package Details

Dental Coverage:Institution & Resident Share Cost
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:
4005621229
NRMP Code:
1784400C0STEP
Total Positions:
32
Interviews:
84
Program Type:
Community-based university affiliated

Contact Information

Program Director:
Sara Jeanne Brady
Program Website:
Visit Website
More Information:
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Application Timeline

Application Period:
9/7/2026 - 1/8/2027
Interview Period:
10/23/2026 - 1/8/2027
Video Interviews:
Not Available

Application Requirements

Required Letters:
4
Moonlighting Allowed:
Yes

Examination Requirements

USMLE Requirements

Step 1 Required:
No
Step 2 Required:
No
Min Step 1 Score:
196
Min Step 2 Score:
209

COMLEX Requirements

COMLEX Level 1:
Yes
COMLEX Level 2:
Yes

Program Start Dates & Match Information

Start Dates

Available Start Dates:
July, Negotiable
July Start Date:
July

Match Information

NRMP Main Match:
Yes
NRMP Codes:
1784400C0

Institution & Program Size Details

Institution Information

Institution:
Froedtert Hospital
Primary Teaching Site:
Froedtert Hospital
Contact Person:
Jessica Noonan

Program Size by Year

First Year Positions:
8
Positions by Year:
PGY-1:8
PGY-2:8
PGY-3:8
PGY-4:8

Program Policies & Additional Information

Smoking Policy:
Smoking Allowed
Salary Tax Status:
Yes

IMG/DO Friendliness

International Medical Graduates (IMG)

Min Step 2 Score
209
Visa Sponsorship
-
IMG Percentage
3.3%
IMG Classification
CHALLENGING
IMG Specialty Percentile
4th percentile

Doctor of Osteopathic Medicine (DO)

DO Percentage
23.3%
DO Classification
HIGH

Rankings & Reputation

Program Rankings

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