University of Wisconsin Hospitals and Clinics Program
PsychiatryUniversity-basedIMG: MODERATE
Madison, WI(Madison, WI Metropolitan Area Metro)
40
Positions
#50
Specialty Rank
$70,685
PGY1 Salary
13.2%
IMG %
#50
Psychiatry Ranking
85th Percentile
Top 15% of programs
Program Overview
Program Details
- ACGME Code:
- 4005621228
- NRMP Code:
- 1779400C0DO
- Program Type:
- University-based
- Total Positions:
- 40
- Interviews:
- 96
Contact Information
Admission Requirements
- Visa Sponsorship:
- J1
Training Details
Training Structure
- Avg Hours/Week:
- 62
- Max Hours on Duty:
- 16
- Avg 24hr Off Duty:
- 1.7
- Lecture/Conference Hours:
- 5/week
- Night Float:
- Yes
- Vacation Days:
- 15
- Sick Days:
- 10
- Faculty Ratio:
- 1.00
Faculty & Teaching Environment
- Total Physicians:
- 45
- Non-Physician Staff:
- 21
- Part-Time Physicians:
- 10
- Female Faculty:
- 37.1%
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.
Educational Opportunities
- Curriculum to develop health systems leadership skills (e.g., QI project leadership, community/organizational advocacy)
- Formal program to foster interprofessional teamwork
- Alternative/complementary medicine curriculum
- 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
Research Opportunities
Research Rotation
Optional
Salary Progression
$70,685
PGY-1
$73,395
PGY-2
$76,745
PGY-3
$80,337
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
- 18.9%(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:
- 4005621228
- NRMP Code:
- 1779400C0DO
- Total Positions:
- 40
- Interviews:
- 96
- Program Type:
- University-based
Contact Information
- Program Director:
- Michael J Peterson
- Email:
- mpeterson2@wisc.edu
- Program Website:
- Visit Website
- More Information:
- More Information
Application Timeline
- Application Period:
- 9/30/2026 - 11/1/2026
- Interview Period:
- 10/1/2026 - 2/5/2027
- 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, July
Match Information
- NRMP Main Match:
- Yes
- NRMP Codes:
- 1779400C0
Institution & Program Size Details
Institution Information
- Institution:
- University of Wisconsin Hospitals and Clinics
- Primary Teaching Site:
- University of Wisconsin Hospitals and Clinics
- Contact Person:
- Carrie Schaub
- Contact Email:
- residency@psychiatry.wisc.edu
Program Size by Year
- First Year Positions:
- 10
- Positions by Year:
- PGY-1:10PGY-2:10PGY-3:10PGY-4:10
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
- 13.2%
- IMG Classification
- MODERATE
- IMG Specialty Percentile
- 6th percentile
Doctor of Osteopathic Medicine (DO)
- DO Percentage
- 7.9%
- DO Classification
- MODERATE
Rankings & Reputation
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