Medical College of Wisconsin Affiliated Hospitals Program
About This Program
Adult Cardiothoracic Anesthesiology Fellowship provides trainees with extensive experience in the perioperative care of patients undergoing all types of contemporary cardiac surgical procedures. These include coronary artery bypass, valve replacement and repair, aortic and left ventricular aneurysm resection and repair, complex aortic surgery including aortic dissection, aortic arch replacement, and hypothermic circulatory arrest, temporary and durable ventricular assist devices and more.
Program Statistics
Contact Information
Program Director
Brent Boettcher, DO
Froedtert Hosp
Primary Program Contact
Sarah Pritchard, MSW
Medical College of Wisconsin
Locations
Froedtert Hosp
Dept of Anesthesiology
9200 W Wisconsin Ave
Milwaukee, WI 53226-3596
8701 W Watertown Plank Rd
Milwaukee, WI 53226
9000 W Wisconsin Ave
Milwaukee, WI 53201
5000 W National Ave
Milwaukee, WI 53295-1000
Application Information
Participates In
Doesn't Participate In
- Main Match of the National Resident Matching Program (NRMP)
- Advanced or Fellowship Match of NRMP
- ERAS®
- Military Match
- Urology Match
U.S. MD Applicants
IMG Applicants
DO Applicants
Total required letters of recommendation (excludes MSPE and Dean's letter)
Required specialty-specific letters of evaluation within total letters of recommendation
Data not provided by program
Medical School Graduation Timeline
No cap on the number of years.
Gap Experience Requirement
Data not provided by program
Resident / Fellow Characteristics
Three year averages. Medical school type does not include graduates of Canadian schools.
Types of Graduates
Resident Gender
Program Faculty
Faculty Distribution
Work Environment
NA = Not Applicable
NGO = Negotiable
OTH = Other
Visa Status
This program will consider an appropriately qualified applicant with the following visa or visa status. Contact the program for additional information.
Program Size
Key Dates & Timelines
2027 - 2028
Application Due
May 1, 2026
Interview Period Starts
Dec 1, 2025 - May 15, 2026
Average PGY-1 Educational Environment
Employment Policies & Benefits
Educational Benefits
Tracks & Educational Features
Data not provided by program
Evaluations
Medical Insurance Coverage
- Major medical for residents
- Major medical for dependents
- Major medical for domestic partners
- Outpatient mental health
- Inpatient mental health
- Dental insurance
- Group life insurance
- Disability insurance
- Disability insurance for HIV
Salary Compensation
PGY-5
Salary paid by a non-profit institution.
Vacation & Sick Days
Residents receive 15 Vacation Days and 5 Sick Days annually to support work-life balance and personal well-being.
For more information, view the program's leave policy on their website.