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Aurora Health Care Program

Transitional YearCommunity-based university affiliatedIMG: CHALLENGING
Milwaukee, WI(Milwaukee, WI Metropolitan Area Metro)
14
Positions
$70,000
PGY1 Salary
0.0%
IMG %

Program Overview

Program Details

ACGME Code:
9995600148
NRMP Code:
1789999P0YOG
Program Type:
Community-based university affiliated
Total Positions:
14
Interviews:
71

Contact Information

Admission Requirements

Min Step 2 Score:
230
Years of Graduation Cutoff:
5 years
Visa Sponsorship:
-

Training Details

Training Structure

Avg Hours/Week:
50
Max Hours on Duty:
13
Avg 24hr Off Duty:
1.5
Lecture/Conference Hours:
10/week
Night Float:
Yes
Vacation Days:
26
Sick Days:
2
Faculty Ratio:
0.80

Faculty & Teaching Environment

Total Physicians:
11
00
Female Faculty:
45.5%
Outpatient Clinic Hours:
10%
Ambulatory Non-Hospital:
10%

Special Features & Unique Opportunities

Supportive, collaborative learning environment. - Diverse patient population. - Wide array of electives with flexibility to tailor your schedule. - Graduated autonomy.

Program Offers & Benefits

  • Free parking
  • On-call meal allowance
  • iPads, tablets, etc., or technology allowance

Educational Opportunities

  • Economics of health care systems curriculum
  • 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

$70,000
PGY-1
$60,300
PGY-2
$62,100
PGY-3
00

Benefits Package Details

Dental Coverage:Institution & Resident Share Cost
Disability Insurance:Institution & Resident Share Cost
Group Life Insurance:Institution & Resident Share Cost
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
24.2%(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
$70,000
Cost-Adjusted Salary
$88,608
Value Rating
Excellent
Cost data updated: 6/12/2025

Application Information

Program Details

ACGME Code:
9995600148
NRMP Code:
1789999P0YOG
Total Positions:
14
Interviews:
71
Program Type:
Community-based university affiliated

Contact Information

Program Director:
Colleen Nichols
Program Website:
Visit Website
More Information:
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Application Timeline

Application Period:
9/2/2026 - 12/1/2026
Interview Period:
11/2/2026 - 1/29/2027
Video Interviews:
Not Available

Application Requirements

Required Letters:
3
Moonlighting Allowed:
No

Examination Requirements

USMLE Requirements

Step 1 Required:
No
Step 2 Required:
No
Min Step 1 Score:
230
Min Step 2 Score:
230

COMLEX Requirements

COMLEX Level 1:
Yes
COMLEX Level 2:
Yes

Program Start Dates & Match Information

Start Dates

Available Start Dates:
June
June Start Date:
June 16

Match Information

NRMP Main Match:
Yes
NRMP Codes:
1789999P0

Institution & Program Size Details

Institution Information

Institution:
Aurora St Luke's Medical Center
Primary Teaching Site:
Aurora St Luke's Medical Center
Contact Person:
Sacha N Ehley
Contact Email:
sacha.ehley@aah.org

Program Size by Year

First Year Positions:
14
Positions by Year:
PGY-1:14

Program Policies & Additional Information

Smoking Policy:
Smoking Allowed
Salary Tax Status:
Yes
Paid Leave Days:
30
Unpaid Leave Days:
60

IMG/DO Friendliness

International Medical Graduates (IMG)

Min Step 2 Score
230
Years of Graduation Cutoff
5 years
Visa Sponsorship
-
IMG Percentage
0.0%
IMG Classification
CHALLENGING
0

Doctor of Osteopathic Medicine (DO)

DO Percentage
15.4%
DO Classification
MODERATE

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