Train for any setting. Build your own path.
Welcome! We are a three-year, ACGME accredited residency program in the heart of Wisconsin offering 15 resident positions for the Match 2027 cycle.
Clinical training at UW prepares residents to work in diverse practice settings.
Residents in our program deliver exceptional emergency care to a high acuity and medically complex patient population at the University of Wisconsin Hospitals and Clinics — ranked #1 in Wisconsin for 15 years in a row by U.S. News & World Report.
- Level 1 Adult and Pediatric Trauma Center
- One of the nation’s first Comprehensive Stroke Centers
- Academic & community exposure with diverse populations
- Dedicated Pediatric ED experience with expert PEM faculty
- 128,000+ patients annually between all four ED sites
- Progressive leadership in the ED & Medical ICU
- Broad range of flexible niche training pathways
- Option to fly with UW Health Med Flight
Why Choose the University of Wisconsin?
Exceptional clinical training is only the beginning. At UW, residents are supported by individualized mentorship, flexible elective time, early resuscitation experience, and progressive leadership opportunities that help them build the career they want. Most importantly, our residents are part of a diverse team built around resident education, well-being, and career readiness.
Because the University of Wisconsin is...
Training built around your future
• Focused mentorship and career coaching
• Extensive elective time
• Regular EPA-based feedback
• Diverse patient mix for well-rounded training
• Longitudinal practice in quality & patient safety
• Ample resident leadership opportunities
A place to build your niche in emergency medicine
• UW ranked top 5 in U.S. for research funding
• National leader in bedside ultrasound
• Pioneer in informatics
• Award-winning simulation curriculum
• Globally renowned air medical service
• Accredited EMS & Anesthesia Critical Care fellowships
An all-around great place to live and work
• Lakes, trails, and year-round outdoor recreation
• Big Ten campus and capital-city energy
• Vibrant food, music, arts, and tech hub
• Strong quality of life for individuals and families
• Named a top 3 city for physicians in 2026
Additional Benefits
Competitive stipends and benefits package, with six weeks of paid parental leave.
Resident travel scholarships for national conferences and global health experiences.
Invested in delivering social impact and fostering belonging in all aspects of our work.
“I chose UW because of the diverse clinical experiences available across multiple training sites, strong pediatrics exposure, and the range of off-service rotations that allow for career exploration. Plus, the people here are the best!”
—Sarah Hahn, MD, Class of 2029
The Wisconsin Difference
We support residents from day one to 1095 and beyond.
Program Leadership
Meet our team of expert emergency medicine faculty and knowledgeable program staff.
“3+1” Program Model
UW residents have the option to complete a capstone year of protected niche training after graduation.
Resident Coaching Program
Faculty-led small group coaching offers residents a personalized and supportive framework for learning and growth.
Social Impact and Belonging
We strive to create a culture of belonging so all team members feel valued and respected, ensure patients have access to remarkable health care that is respectful of each individual’s experience and needs, and improve health outcomes for all of our communities through social impact.
"Any work environment lives and dies on the quality of the people around you. No matter where you are in the hospital, on-service or off, everyone at UW is incredibly smart, supportive, and fun to work with. It's hard to ask for more than that."
—Tad Schmitt, MD, Class of 2022