University of Wisconsin School of Medicine and Public Health General Surgery Residency
Madison, WisconsinUniversityTrains at University of Wi Hospitals & Clinics Authority
of 360 general surgery residency programs · likely range #5 to #14
How it scores
- Clinical training91Top 10% in general surgery
- Faculty depth93Top 10% in general surgery
- Research94Top 10% in general surgery
- Pay and cost of living49Bottom half in general surgery
Scores run from 0 to 100 against other general surgery programs. How we rank
At a glance
| Program | University of Wisconsin School of Medicine and Public Health General Surgery Residency |
|---|---|
| Tracks | Main track, Rural |
| Location | Madison, Wisconsin |
| Main training hospital | University of Wi Hospitals & Clinics Authority |
| Setting | University |
| PGY-1 salary | $73,449 (2026-27) |
| Typical one-bedroom rent nearby | $1,206 a month |
| Pay against rent | Monthly pay covers rent 5.1 times |
| Visa sponsorship | J-1 |
| Positions a year | — |
Pay, size and visa policy come from what the program publishes. Confirm them with the program before you apply.
Key research from University of Wisconsin School of Medicine and Public Health general surgery
1,241 papers from this department in the last five years. The newest key studies:
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- In-Transit Deterioration and Hydrocephalus Development During Interhospital Transfer in Aneurysmal Subarachnoid HemorrhageAsk EvidencePulse™ about this study
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Questions
Where is the University of Wisconsin School of Medicine and Public Health general surgery residency?
The program trains residents in Madison, Wisconsin. Its main training hospital is University of Wi Hospitals & Clinics Authority.
How much do general surgery residents earn at University of Wisconsin School of Medicine and Public Health?
PGY-1 residents earn $73,449 a year (2026-27), as published by the program. A typical one-bedroom nearby rents for about $1,206 a month.
Does University of Wisconsin School of Medicine and Public Health sponsor visas for general surgery residents?
The program says it sponsors J-1 visas. Confirm the current policy with the program.
How is University of Wisconsin School of Medicine and Public Health ranked for general surgery?
It ranks #7 of 360 general surgery programs in our 2027 rankings. Rankings weigh the hospitals where residents train, faculty depth, research and pay against local rent. No reputation surveys are used.
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