Emergency Medicine Residency

University of Wisconsin Hospitals and Clinics
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Welcome to the University of Wisconsin Emergency Medicine Residency!
We are a three-year, ACGME accredited program offering 13 resident positions for the Match 2026 cycle.
 
Information for Applicants

Clinical training at UW prepares residents for 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 14 years in a row by U.S. News & World Report.

  • Level 1 Adult and Pediatric Trauma and Burn Centers
  • Community and Veteran’s Hospital ED exposure
  • Longitudinal Pediatric ED shifts with expert PEM faculty
  • Over 110,000 patients annually between all four ED sites
  • Progressive team leader roles in the ED and Medical ICU
  • Option to fly with Med Flight

More on our clinical and elective rotations

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Why Choose UW?

Our residents benefit from a forward-focused curriculum replete with opportunities to lead resuscitations of acutely ill and injured patients across the breadth of emergency medicine practice environments. Augmenting the excellent clinical training they receive, our residents are part of a diverse team whose #1 focus is on resident education, well-being, and career readiness.

Because the University of Wisconsin is...

More than just exceptional clinical training

• Focused mentorship and coaching
• Extensive elective time
• Regular EPA-based feedback
• Individualized pathways for career exploration
• Longitudinal practice in quality & patient safety
• Ample resident leadership opportunities

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A forward focused leader in patient care, education, research, and service

• Internationally recognized Med Flight program
• Competitive for extramural research funding
• National leader in bedside ultrasound
• Pioneering clinical AI leadership and innovation
• Accredited EMS & Critical Care Anesthesia fellowships

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An all-around great place to live and work

• Top 3 state for physicians
• Top 10 fittest city in America
• Best cities for work/life balance
• Happiest places to live in the U.S.
• Top 15 in best places to live for families
• Vibrant arts, technology, and education hubs

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Additional Benefits

Red icon of a hand holding a coin with a dollar sign.Competitive stipends and benefits package, with six weeks of paid parental leave.

Red outline icon of a globe showing Africa and Europe.Resident travel scholarships for national conferences and global health experiences.

Red icon of a plant with three leaves.Invested in delivering social impact and fostering belonging in all aspects of our work.

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“I left my interview day feeling like the leadership at UW were constantly looking for ways to meaningfully improve the program and they were truly invested in their residents’ success, both as physicians and as humans outside of work.”

—Adam Brown, MD, MS, Class of 2026

The Wisconsin Difference
We support residents from day one to 1095 and beyond.

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Program Leadership

Meet our team of expert emergency medicine faculty and knowledgeable education staff.

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“3+1” Program Model

UW residents have the option to complete a capstone year of protected niche training after graduation.

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Resident Coaching Program

Faculty-led small group coaching offers residents a personalized and supportive framework for learning and growth.

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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.

Explore our work toward social impact and belonging

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"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