Medical College of Wisconsin Affiliated Hospitals Program
About This Program
Our program has large case volume allowing resident a wide range of experiences. We offer rotational flexibility to cater to residents special interest as they proceed through the program. We have a 12-month mandatory elective in research and our program has an excellent research support for our residents.
Program Statistics
Types of Graduates
Resident Gender
Contact Information
Program Director
Nathan Zwagerman, MD
Medical College of Wisconsin
Primary Program Contact
Laura Walker, MS
Med Coll of Wisconsin
Locations
Medical College of Wisconsin
Dept of Neurosurgery
8701 W Watertwn Plnk Rd
Milwaukee, WI 53226-3548
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
- Advanced or Fellowship Match of 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
- Specialty-specific standardized letter(s) of evaluation
- Letter from a department chair
- Letter(s) from someone within the specialty (e.g., faculty, attending)
Medical School Graduation Timeline
Graduation from medical school must have occurred within the past 4 year(s).
Gap Experience Requirement
PGY-1 applicants to this program with a gap of 1 year or more between medical school graduation and entry to residency must have the following experience occur during the gap: Research or other medical education pursuits (clinical experience not required)
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
2026 - 2027
Application Due
Oct 6, 2025
Interview Period Starts
Oct 16, 2025 - Jan 16, 2026
2027 - 2028
Application Due
Oct 7, 2026
Interview Period Starts
Oct 17, 2026 - Jan 16, 2027
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-1 through PGY-7
Salary paid by a non-profit institution.
Vacation & Sick Days
Residents receive 21 Vacation Days and 14 Sick Days annually to support work-life balance and personal well-being.
For more information, view the program's leave policy on their website.