University of Wisconsin Hospitals and Clinics Program
About This Program
UW offers two general surgery tracks: rural and academic. The rural track prepares practice-ready leaders through rotations at two rural Wisconsin sites in PGY2-4. The academic track includes two years of research between PGY2-3, fostering surgeon-scientists in basic, translational, or clinical research. All residents benefit from UW's broad and diverse clinical experience.
Program Statistics
Types of Graduates
Resident Gender
Contact Information
Program Director
Ann Puryear O'Rourke, MD, BH, MPH
Univ of Wisconsin Hosps and Clinics
Primary Program Contact
Betsy Golomski
Univ of Wisconsin Hosp and Clinics
Locations
Univ of Wisconsin Hosps and Clinics
H4/785 Clinical Science Ctr
600 Highland Ave
Madison, WI 53792
600 Highland Ave
Madison, WI 53792
2500 Overlook Terrace
Madison, WI 53705-2286
202 S Park St
Madison, WI 53715-1599
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
- 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 3 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
Sep 26, 2025
Interview Period Starts
Nov 10, 2025 - Jan 16, 2026
2027 - 2028
Application Due
Sep 25, 2026
Interview Period Starts
Nov 9, 2026 - Jan 15, 2027
Average PGY-1 Educational Environment
Employment Policies & Benefits
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-1 through PGY-7
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.