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Medical College of Wisconsin Orthopaedic Surgery Residency Application Information

Thank you for your interest in the Orthopaedic Surgery Residency Program at the Medical College of Wisconsin. Every year, our program accepts five residents from medical schools across the country. Please note, applicants who have already completed their PGY-I training in an accredited program other than orthopaedic surgery will only be considered for our PGY-I year.
How to Apply
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Application Requirements

Applications and supporting documents are only accepted through the Electronic Residency Application Service (ERAS).
*No applications will be considered without ALL application materials in ERAS by October 1, including LOR’s.*

Application Material Requirements in ERAS:

  • Completed ERAS Application
  • Personal Statement
  • Curriculum Vitae
  • Photo (used only for identification for interview)
  • Three (3) Electronic Standardized Letter of Recommendation (eSLOR) Forms with at least one from an orthopaedic surgeon. We will accept a 4th SLOR Form but it is not required.
  • Medical School Official Transcript
  • Medical School Performance Evaluation (Dean’s Letter)
  • USMLE Step 1 Transcript – Required
  • USMLE Step 2 Transcript – Required
Application Deadline

All required materials listed above must be available in ERAS by October 1. Late applications will not be considered.

Interview Offers

Our program will be participating Universal Interview Offer Day for the 2023-2024 Orthopaedic Residency Match process.

Key Dates:

  • Monday, November 13, 11 a.m. CT / 12 p.m. ET – Program will send interview invitations, waitlists, and rejection letters through ERAS.
  • Tuesday, November 14, 11 a.m. CT / 12 p.m. ET – Applicants can begin to accept interview offers through Thalamus.
  • Thursday, November 16, 11 a.m. CT / 12 p.m. ET – Program may extend invitation to another applicant if offer is not accepted.
Interview Dates

Virtual interviews will be held via Thalamus:

  • Monday, December 4, 2023: 7–10:30 a.m. CT
  • Monday, December 18, 2023: 7–10:30 a.m. CT
  • Monday, January 22, 2024: 7–10:30 a.m. CT
Match

NRMP Program ID #1784260C0

All applicants must be registered with the National Resident Matching Program (NRMP).

Orthopaedic Residency Information Network (ORIN)
Benefits

The Medical College of Wisconsin Affiliated Hospitals (MCWAH) offers its housestaff a comprehensive benefits package.

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Questions?

For questions regarding Residency, please contact:

Christen M. Coffey

Education Program Coordinator III

Department of Orthopaedic Surgery
8701 Watertown Plank Rd.
Milwaukee, WI 53226

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