University of Wisconsin Hospitals and Clinics Program
About This Program
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.
Program Statistics
Types of Graduates
Resident Gender
Contact Information
Program Director
Gregory Arthur Tester, MD
University of Wisconsin Hospitals and Cl
Primary Program Contact
Paul Westerman, MD
Univ of Wisconsin Hosps and Clinics
Locations
University of Wisconsin Hospitals and Cl
Cardiovascular Medicine H4/5
600 Highland Ave
Madison, WI 53792-0001
600 Highland Ave
Madison, WI 53792
Application Information
Participates In
Doesn't Participate In
- Main Match of the National Resident Matching Program (NRMP)
- San Francisco Match
- 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
- Letter(s) from someone within the specialty (e.g., faculty, attending)
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
Aug 30, 2026
Interview Period Starts
Sep 1, 2026 - Oct 15, 2026
Average PGY-1 Educational Environment
Employment Policies & Benefits
Data not provided by program
Educational Benefits
Tracks & Educational Features
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
- Disability insurance
- Disability insurance for HIV
Salary Compensation
PGY-7 through PGY-8
Salary paid by a non-profit institution.
Vacation & Sick Days
Residents receive 15 Vacation Days and 10 Sick Days annually to support work-life balance and personal well-being.