WiNC (Wisconsin Northern & Central) GME Consortium/MCW (Wausau) Program
Wausau, WILast Updated: 2/19/2026
About This Program
Program Length
4 Years
First Year Positions
3 Positions
Application Deadline
Nov 7, 2025
Avg Work Hours
50 Hours/Week
Program Setting
Community/University
Application Service
ERAS
Program Statistics
Types of Graduates
Resident Gender
Contact Information
Program Director
Jean Vogel, MD
Medical College of Wisconsin-Central WI/WiNC
Primary Program Contact
Nichole Kraft, AA
Medical College of Wisconsin - Central WI/WiNC
Survey Received: 7/9/2025
Program ID: 4005600261
Locations
Medical College of Wisconsin-Central WI/WiNC
425 Wind Ridge Drive
Wausau, WI 54401
WiNC (Wisconsin Northern & Central) GME Consortium
880 Independence Ln
Sauk City, WI 53583
Aurora St Luke's Medical Center
2900 W Oklahoma Ave
Milwaukee, WI 53215
Clement J Zablocki Veterans Affairs Medical Center
5000 W National Ave
Milwaukee, WI 53295-1000
Aspirus Wausau Hospital Inc
333 Pine Ridge Blvd
Wausau, WI 54401-4187
Mendota Mental Health Institute
301 Troy Dr
Madison, WI 53704-1599
Froedtert Hospital
9200 W Wisconsin Ave
Milwaukee, WI 53226
Ministry St Mary's Hospital
2251 N Shore Dr
Rhinelander, WI 54501
Tomah Veterans Affairs Medical Center
500 E Veterans St
Tomah, WI 54660
Ministry St Michael's Hospital
900 Illinois Ave
Stevens Point, WI 54481
Wood County Human Services
400 Market St
Wisconsin Rapids, WI 54494
Application Information
Applicant Interview Format
Virtual
Interviews Conducted Last Year
30 Interviews
Interviews/First Year Positions
10:1
Participates In
Main Match of the National Resident Matching Program (NRMP)
Code: 1784400C2
ERAS®
Yes
Doesn't Participate In
- Advanced or Fellowship Match of NRMP
- San Francisco Match
- Military Match
- Urology Match
U.S. MD Applicants
Must Have Passed Step 1
Yes
Must Have Passed Step 2
Yes
IMG Applicants
Must Have Passed Step 1
Yes
Must Have Passed Step 2
Yes
DO Applicants
Must Have Passed COMLEX Level 1
Yes
Must Have Passed COMLEX Level 2
Yes
Must Have Passed Step 1
Yes
Must Have Passed Step 2
Yes
Total required letters of recommendation (excludes MSPE and Dean's letter)
Minimum
4 Letters
Maximum
4 Letters
Required specialty-specific letters of evaluation within total letters of recommendation
- Letter(s) from someone within the specialty (e.g., faculty, attending)
Requires Previous GME
No
Offers Preliminary Positions
No
Required Specialty-Specific Away Rotations
No
Required Supplemental Information
No
Osteopathic Recognition
No
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/Resident Ratio
0.1:1
Program Faculty
5
Female Faculty
--
Faculty Distribution
Physicians (3)
Non-Physicians (2)
Work Environment
Program Start Dates
July 1
Avg Hours/Week on Duty (During First Year)
50 Hours
Maximum Consecutive Hours on Duty (During First Year)
16 Hours
Avg Number of 24 Hour Off Duty Periods Per Week (During First Year)
2.00
Program Allows Moonlighting (Beyond PGY-1)
Yes
Night Float System
Yes
Most Taxing Schedule & Frequency Per Year
Beeper or Home Call (Weeks / Year)
Year 1 - S
0
Year 2 - Other for 0 week(s)
3
Year 3 - Other for 0 week(s)
4
Year 4 - Other for 0 week(s)
4
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.
J-1 visa sponsorship through ECFMG
Yes
H-1B visa
No
F-1 visa (OPT 1st year)
No
Program Size
12
Current Residents
PGY-1s3
PGY-2s3
PGY-3s3
PGY-4s3
Key Dates & Timelines
2026 - 2027
NOV7
Application Due
Nov 7, 2025
NOV10
Interview Period Starts
Nov 10, 2025 - Jan 30, 2026
2027 - 2028
NOV13
Application Due
Nov 13, 2026
NOV16
Interview Period Starts
Nov 16, 2026 - Jan 29, 2027
Average PGY-1 Educational Environment
Structured Didactic Activities
6
Hospital Outpatient
N/A
Non-Hospital Ambulatory Care
N/A
Employment Policies & Benefits
Free parking
iPads, tablets, etc., or technology allowance
Educational Benefits
Integrative medicine curriculum
Yes
Debt management/financial counseling
Yes
Resident/fellow retreats
Yes
Off-campus electives
Yes
Research rotation
Optional
Curriculum to develop health systems leadership skills (e.g., QI project leadership, community/organizational advocacy)
No
Formal program to foster interprofessional teamwork
No
Instruction in medical Spanish or other non-English language
No
Alternative/complementary medicine curriculum
No
Economics of health care systems curriculum
No
Academic support for USMLE Step 3 and/or COMLEX-USA Level 3 preparation
No
International experience/global health
No
Hospice/home care experience
No
MPH, MBA, PhD or other advanced degree training
No
Tracks & Educational Features
Rural track
Yes
Primary care track
No
Hospitalist track
No
Research track/non-accredited fellowship track
No
Women's health track
No
Academic or clinician educator track
No
Offers additional training or educational experience beyond accredited length
No
Evaluations
Aggregate resident Milestone achievements
Yes
Graduates’ board certification pass rates
Yes
Performance-based assessment scores (e.g. OSCE, patient or computer simulations)
Yes
Patient surveys
Yes
Portfolio system
Yes
Objective structured clinical examinations (OSCE)
Yes
Medical Insurance Coverage
- Major medical for residents
- Major medical for dependents
- Major medical for domestic partners
- Outpatient mental health
- Inpatient mental health
- Group life insurance
- Dental insurance
- Disability insurance
- Disability insurance for HIV
Salary Compensation
$69k-$78k
PGY-1 through PGY-4
PGY-1
$69,041
PGY-2
$72,033
PGY-3
$74,969
PGY-4
$77,681
Salary paid by a non-profit institution.
Vacation & Sick Days
Residents receive 20 Vacation Days and negotiable sick days annually to support work-life balance and personal well-being.
Vacation Days20
Sick DaysNGO
Maximum # of paid days
NGO
Maximum # of unpaid days
NGO
For more information, view the program's leave policy on their website.
Quality of Life Information*
Wausau, WI
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Estimated Monthly Costs
Estimated cost does not include rent.Family of 4
--
Single Person
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