Program Overview
Summary of Residency Program
The Anesthesiology residency program at the Medical College of Wisconsin is the sole anesthesiology training program serving Southeast Wisconsin. It provides residents with a unique opportunity to engage in a comprehensive education and hands-on practice in various anesthetic cases across affiliated hospitals. The program is dedicated to training residents in diverse surgical procedures and patient care methodologies, ensuring a rich learning environment through extensive clinical exposure and a supportive academic framework.
Specialty Competitive Score:
Moderate Competition
What makes up the competitive specialty score?
Program Details
Specialty
Anesthesiology
IMG Friendly (Y/N)
No
IMG Friendly (detail)
The MCW Department of Anesthesiology residency program does not specify a friendly stance toward International Medical Graduates (IMGs) in the extracted text. However, it mentions the need for an unrestricted Wisconsin medical license for residents to moonlight, which implies that residents will be required to meet the appropriate licensing criteria, including any specific requirements for IMGs. Consequently, the acceptance of ECFMG certification or visa sponsorship details are not directly mentioned in the document.
Categorical Positions
Categorical Positions (detail)
Not explicitly mentioned in the provided text, but the program offers a comprehensive residency program for training physician anesthesiologists indicating a structured program with residents
Program Website
Address
9200 W. Wisconsin Ave., Milwaukee, WI 53226
Program Director
Laura González, MD
Program Reviews
Overall Rating
N/A
No Reviews Yet
Program
Director
0.0
Quality of
Training
Diversity &
Inclusion
0.0
0.0
Location
0.0
Property Type
ReviewMyResidency (RMR) Score
The RMR Score:
The first of its kind, this unique metric blends hard data like salaries, resident diversity, and program structure with the power of crowd-sourced insights from students, residents, and alumni. It’s your go-to tool for quickly comparing programs and finding the perfect fit for your journey!
Current Residents
Overview
As of the current academic year, specific demographic details or statistics regarding the number of residents enrolled in the first postgraduate year (PGY-1) have not been provided or are not available in the extracted text. The resident roster provided no indication of the total number of PGY-1 MD or DO residents, nor the composition in terms of international medical graduates. Therefore, counts remain unidentified or unspecified.
PGY-1 MD
PGY-1 DO
PGY-1 IMG
Curriculum & Education
Overview
The curriculum allows residents to care for a variety of patients and train in a full range of surgical procedures.
Application
Applications for the residency program must be submitted through ERAS, with a deadline typically in late November to early December. Specific interview dates are scheduled after the application is reviewed.
# of Locations
Several outstanding, MCW affiliated area hospitals.
Fellowship
The residency program offers a variety of fellowship opportunities, including the Clinician-Scientist Research Track (CSRT) and the Anesthesiology Physician Scientist Development Program. These programs are designed for residents interested in extensive clinical training combined with research, aiming at dual development in both areas. Furthermore, there are small projects and case reports available during residency to encourage research engagement among the residents.
Resident Life
Overview
The only anesthesiology training program in Southeast Wisconsin, offering residents the opportunity to learn and participate in patient care at several outstanding, MCW affiliated area hospitals.
On Call Schedule
# of Years of Program
Usually discussed in terms of 3-4 years depending on the specific residency program.
Housing
Alumni
Alumni from the program commonly pursue fellowships in various anesthesiology subspecialties, including critical care, pain management, and cardiac anesthesiology. Many graduates go on to work in academic positions, while others enter private practice.
Salary & Benefits
Benefits Overview
Residents receive $2,000 per year for educational purposes, access to a state-of-the-art simulation center, and research opportunities including the Clinician-Scientist Research Track and Anesthesiology Physician Scientist Development Program.
PGY-1 Salary
$57,000 (including $2,000 for educational purposes)
Vacation
PGY-1 residents are allocated 3 weeks of vacation each year. Any unused vacation may be carried over into the next year, subject to program approval.