Program Overview
Summary of Residency Program
The Medical College of Wisconsin offers a Dermatology residency program that encompasses both medical and surgical approaches to skin disorders. The program is affiliated with three hospitals: Froedtert Hospital, Zablocki VA Medical Center, and Children's Wisconsin, providing residents comprehensive clinical training. The program values residents who are hardworking, scholarly, and team-oriented, with a focus on both success and professional fulfillment.
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Program Details
Specialty
Dermatology
IMG Friendly (Y/N)
Yes
IMG Friendly (detail)
The dermatology residency program at Medical College of Wisconsin accepts international graduates who have been certified by ECFMG. They only accept J1 visas and do not support H-1B visa sponsorship, making it suitable for international medical graduates.
Categorical Positions
5
Categorical Positions (detail)
Five (5) advanced positions to begin July 1, 2026.
Program Website
Address
8701 Watertown Plank Rd., Milwaukee, WI 53226
Program Director
Stephen Humphrey, MD
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Current Residents
Overview
The current residency program allows residents to engage in a collaborative and educational atmosphere with dedicated faculty across all dermatology subspecialties. Residents rotate through multiple training sites during their residency.
PGY-1 MD
Five (5) advanced positions
PGY-1 DO
PGY-1 IMG
Curriculum & Education
Overview
Residents have 5 hours of didactic time each week with protected morning conference time. Morning conferences start at 7:30 am (sometimes 7:00 am) each morning in the resident room. Morning conferences include chapter reviews, faculty lectures, kodachromes, journal club, evidence-based medicine sessions, and surgical planning sessions. In addition, there are 4-5 morning workshops per year that provide several hours of hands-on experience with various procedures, such as lasers and filler injections.
Application
The Department of Dermatology participates in Electronic Residency Application Service (ERAS). All applications must be received through this program. The ERAS application deadline to apply is the date that ERAS opens to programs. The 2024 scheduled interview dates are Thursday, December 5, Tuesday, December 10, and Monday, December 16.
# of Locations
Three hospitals: Froedtert Hospital, Clement J. Zablocki VA Medical Center, and Children's Wisconsin.
Fellowship
Graduates of the program have pursued fellowships in dermatopathology, Mohs surgery, and cosmetic dermatologic surgery among other specialties. Recent graduates have typically entered private practice or academic positions within the field.
Resident Life
Overview
The MCW dermatology residency program encompasses both medical and surgical approaches to skin disorders in infants, children, adolescents, adults, and the elderly. The training program utilizes the resources of three affiliated hospitals: Froedtert Hospital, Clement J. Zablocki VA Medical Center, and Children’s Wisconsin and associated clinics (Bluemound Clinic, Tosa Clinic, FORME Clinic). Our faculty are dedicated to our residents’ success and professional fulfillment, and we firmly believe in helping each resident achieve his or her fullest potential.
On Call Schedule
# of Years of Program
Three years
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Alumni
In 2024, alumni pursued various career paths: Elizabeth Cook, MD (private practice), Ariana Ellis, MD (private practice), Leanna Hansen, MD (private practice), Kimberly Katz, MD (academics), Jesse Kasim, MD (academics). Similar trends are observed in previous years with many graduates going into private practice and fellowships including dermatopathology and cosmetic surgery.
Salary & Benefits
Benefits Overview
MCWAH offers its housestaff a comprehensive benefits package.
PGY-1 Salary
Vacation
Residents are entitled to vacation time and this is generally outlined in the employment terms of the MCW Graduate Medical Education website, though specific details are not provided in the provided text.