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About the Medical College of Wisconsin
About MCW

About the Medical College of Wisconsin

Together, we can build a healthier world.

The Medical College of Wisconsin brings together the most inquisitive minds in science, medicine, education and community engagement to solve the toughest challenges in health and society today. Academic medicine is at the core, where scientists, physicians and students work hand-in-hand with the community to ask the questions no one else is, and fuel the continuous cycle of knowledge that’s shaping the future of medicine. See Who We Are (PDF)

Our Mission

We are a distinguished leader and innovator in the education and development of the next generation of physicians, scientists, pharmacists and health professionals; we discover and translate new knowledge in the biomedical and health sciences; we provide cutting-edge, collaborative patient care of the highest quality; and we improve the health of the communities we serve.

Our Vision

Pioneering pathways to a healthier world.

Our Values

We strive for excellence in education, research, patient care, and community engagement by:

Acting in caring ways | Engaging in collaborative efforts | Approaching our world with curiosity | Advancing inclusive practices | Demonstrating integrity in all we do | Treating everyone with respect

MCW by the Numbers

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No. 1 
Largest private research center in Wisconsin
No. 3 
Largest private medical school in the nation
Top 100  
Out of 20,000 Research Institutions in the Nation
$5.82B 
National economic impact with hospital partners in FY2023

MCW News and Stories

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Dr. Douglas Davis and volunteers

MCW Professor Helps Lead Efforts to Provide Medical Aid to Ukraine

July 17, 2025

Married to a native Ukrainian, Dr. Douglas Davis calls this work ‘the most meaningful and impactful’ of his career.

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MCW Researcher Studying Traumatic Brain Injuries Highlights Need for Better Data in Critical Decision Making

July 10, 2025

Dr. Michael McCrea helped lead an NIH initiative that provides new standards to classify, characterize acute TBI.

Gage Stuttgen, PhD

Exploring FFAR4, a Receptor in Cardiovascular Disease

July 3, 2025

The receptor may help regulate plaque formation and stability in arteries, offering a new pathway for treatment.

Medical College of Wisconsin Applauds Governor Evers, State Legislature For Supporting Investments in a New Eye Institute Facility and Family Medicine Residency Program

July 3, 2025

Earlier today, Wisconsin Governor Tony Evers signed the state’s biennial budget that included funding for the development and construction of a new Eye Institute facility at the Medical College of Wisconsin (MCW) and an increased investment for MCW’s family medicine residency program.

MCW 2025 Imagine More Dinner leadership team

2025 Imagine More Dinner Event Raises $1 Million to Advance Neuroscience at MCW

July 2, 2025

A night of hope, generosity, and breakthrough science — MCW’s 2025 Imagine More Dinner raised $1M for neuroscience research and care.

Newborn Genomic Testing Expands to More Wisconsin Hospitals With Support from State’s Medical Schools

June 30, 2025

Through an effort led by Wisconsin’s two medical schools, newborn genomic testing capacity will expand to more hospitals throughout the state, allowing rapid diagnosis of rare genetic conditions and improved medical management for critically ill newborns.

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President

John R. Raymond, Sr., MD, the Medical College of Wisconsin’s (MCW) President and CEO, assumed the position as MCW’s sixth President on July 1, 2010. He was previously Vice President for Academic Affairs and Provost at the Medical University of South Carolina (MUSC).

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Leadership

MCW’s leaders exemplify the meaning of these words. Their diverse and extensive backgrounds reflect the dynamic, innovative spirit of the institution, while their collective expertise helps strengthen MCW’s culture of philanthropy and collaboration and carry out the singular mission of health advancement in our communities.

About the Leadership of MCW
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Board of Trustees

The elected members of the Medical College of Wisconsin’s Board of Trustees are business executives, philanthropists and distinguished community leaders, pooling their wealth of knowledge and experience to enhance our mission and help shape our future.

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Named Faculty Positions

MCW faculty members who hold named deanships, chairs or professorships. Their names and titles are listed in a form appropriate for first reference.

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Contact Us

The Milwaukee Regional Medical Center is the main campus of the Medical College of Wisconsin.

General information
(414) 955-8296

 

Medical School
(414) 955-8246
medschool@mcw.edu

 

Graduate School
(414) 955-8218
gradschool@mcw.edu

 

Pharmacy School
(414) 955-7476
pharmacy@mcw.edu

Mailing Address
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8701 Watertown Plank Rd.
Milwaukee, WI 53226

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