Postdoctoral Study
Training Programs: OPTIK Membership Roster
Medical College of Wisconsin
Milwaukee, Wisconsin
www.family.mcw.edu
Residency Programs:
Family Medicine Residency: 11 approved and 11 funded positions
Columbia St. Mary’s Family Medicine Residency
St. Joseph Family Medicine Residency
Waukesha Family Medicine Residency
Is your program dually accredited?
Yes
Salary Information:
(Benefits, i.e. stipend, AOA dues, vacation, CME, etc.)
$52,000 OGME-1
$53,000 OGME-2
$54,000 OGME-3
15 paid vacation days/year
1 week CME/year – OGME-2 and OGME-3 only
Membership dues paid annually
Clerkship Opportunities:
Academic Family Medicine Research
Family Medicine
Community Medicine
Sports Medicine-Primary Care
Teaching & Evaluation in Medical Education
Women’s Health-Family Centered Care Emphasizing OB
Educational Program:
Visit www.family.mcw.edu and click on Residency Programs to get information on the 3 affiliated KCOM/Medical College of Wisconsin family medicine residency programs.
Hospital Highlights:
Residents match and train at one of 3 family medicine residency programs located at community based hospitals in Southeastern Wisconsin: Columbia St. Mary’s Hospital, Wheaton Franciscan St. Joseph and Waukesha Memorial Hospital.
Facts & Figures:
Following are general statistics about the training hospital.
Columbia St. Mary's
| Beds | 294 |
| Average Occupancy | 67% |
| Admissions | 9,857 |
| ER visits | 39,733 |
| Births | 3,342 |
| In-patient Surgeries | 2,224 |
| Out-patient Procedures | 2,915 |
| Medical Staff | 982 |
Wheaton Franciscan - St. Joseph
| Beds | 538 |
| Average Occupancy | 53% |
| Admissions | 11,212 |
| ER visits | 59,000 |
| Births | 4,437 |
| In-patient Surgeries | 932 |
| Out-patient Procedures | Unavailable |
| Medical Staff | 570 |
Waukesha Memorial Hospital
| Beds | 400 |
| Average Occupancy | 73% |
| Admissions | 16,640 |
| ER visits | 40,971 |
| Births | 2,188 |
| In-patient Surgeries | 5,022 |
| Out-patient Procedures | 14,392 |
| Medical Staff | 715 |
City Profile:
Milwaukee has been nicknamed "A Great Place on a Great Lake". It blends small town ambiance and big city excitement into a way of living that quickly captures the hearts of newcomers, many of whom never want to move away.
For festivals and fun, Milwaukee can't be beat. From May through September the city vibrates with a dizzying array of activities, including parades, music festivals, ethnic celebrations and church socials, bicycle races, sailing regattas, block parties and art fairs.
Sports fans can attend professional basketball, baseball, soccer, hockey and arena football games, or they can watch Marquette University or University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee's basketball teams battle their NCAA opponents.
Milwaukee is also a cultural center. It boasts a symphony orchestra, one ballet and two opera companies, a repertory theater, experimental theaters and several nationally recognized dance troupes. It has several acclaimed museums, including the Milwaukee Art Museum, the Milwaukee Public Museum and the brand-new Discovery World at Pier Wisconsin.
Nature abounds. In addition to the impressive Lake Michigan shoreline and the rolling hills of the Kettle Moraine, plenty of land has been set aside for the public's enjoyment. There are more than 15,000 acres of parkland in Milwaukee County alone, including several miles of public lakefront along the eastern edge of the downtown.
And for those who are itching to drive, there are many nearby attractions, both man-made and natural. Chicago and Madison are less than 90 minutes away, while Wisconsin's North Woods, Michigan's Upper Peninsula and beautiful Door County can be reached in just a few hours.
The city of Milwaukee is located on the western shore of Lake Michigan, about 90 miles north of Chicago. With a population of 590,370, it is the largest city in Wisconsin and the 22nd largest city in the nation.
The metropolitan area, which includes Milwaukee, Ozaukee, Washington and Waukesha and Racine Counties, is home to 1.7 million residents. About half of the population lives in the area's five largest cities - Milwaukee, Racine, Waukesha, Wauwatosa and West Allis.
Other Perks:
Housing, transportation assistance, meal vouchers, concierge services, child care, moving assistance, other assistances provided to the intern/resident/fellows and/or spouse/child.
We offer debt reduction and relocation reimbursement.
Fourth year medical students looking to interview for a residency position in the State of Wisconsin can apply for reimbursement of travel expenses through the Wisconsin Passport Program. This program is administered by the Wisconsin Academy of Family Physicians and supported by the 11 family medicine residencies in the State of Wisconsin.
To be eligible for reimbursement, students must interview at a minimum of 4 Wisconsin family medicine residency programs. The more programs you interview at, the greater the amount of reimbursement.
Visit www.wafp.org/s_pp_main.asp for more information and an application form
What makes your program unique?
The Medical College of Wisconsin has three unique community based family medicine residency programs, where osteopathic principles and methods are emphasized and incorporated in modern medical practices. All are affiliated with a well known medical school that has many teaching resources.
For More Information, Contact:
Michael Plotkin, D.O.
Director of Medical Education
9233 N. Green Bay Rd.
Brown Deer, WI 53209
(414) 270-8150
Heather Lotz
Program Coordinator
Medical College of Wisconsin
Department of Family and Community Medicine
8701 Watertown Plank Rd.
Milwaukee, WI 53226
(414) 456-4622
hlotz@mcw.edu
Updated 2011
