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Economic Impact

Our Economic Impact

As a private institution committed to its public mission, the Medical College of Wisconsin (MCW) generates substantial economic and social impact throughout Wisconsin. MCW is a workforce magnet for the entire state, and has supported thousands of jobs statewide and generated billions in total economic impact on Wisconsin. Direct spending by MCW on capital and operations, as well as by students, faculty, and staff, generated millions in state and local taxes.
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MCW Impact At-a-Glance

A Healthier World

Medical Students_Economic Impact

MCW ranks in the top 5% nationally among medical schools in the number of resident physicians it trains.

Neurology_Economic Impact

MCW is the state’s leading provider of specialty-trained doctors.

Milwaukee_Economic Impact

In the past 3 years, MCW graduates who remained in Wisconsin generated $25.2 billion over a lifetime of employment (40 years).

Driving Discovery

Research Institution_Economic Impact

MCW is one of the top 100 research institutions in the U.S. (out of 20,000).

Research Impact_Economic Impact

Over the past 3 years, MCW conducted approximately $400 million in research, training and related purposes, including more than 3,800 research studies and clinical trials.

Research Projects_Economic Impact

The research funding drove more than $826 million in economic activity and expenditures.

Community Impact

Community Impact_Economic Impact

MCW’s community-based mission makes it unique among US medical schools demonstrating an outsized commitment to addressing root causes of health disparities and generating substantial social impact.

AHW_Economic Impact

MCW makes vital contributions to the community. MCW invested more than $338 million in more than 600 community partnerships through the Advancing a Healthier Wisconsin Endowment.

Donations_Economic Impact

MCW faculty, staff and students donate an estimated $27.1 million annually in contributions and services statewide.

Impact of Our Regional Campuses

Our Green Bay campus is located in a family-friendly city rich in culture. Our Central Wisconsin campus is nestled in a mid-size city in the heart of Wisconsin. Both offer a 3-year curriculum to advance our students' careers sooner.

MCW-Green Bay

  • $96.1 million in overall economic impact was generated by MCW in the Green Bay region over the last 3 years. This includes both direct spending of MCW as well as indirect and induced impacts of dollars in the region.

  • MCW plays a direct role in sustaining more than 675 jobs in the Green Bay region, including over 70 direct jobs and 600 indirect jobs.

MCW-Central Wisconsin

  • Within the last 3 years, $41.2 million in overall economic impact was generated by MCW in the Central Wisconsin region. This includes both direct spending of MCW as well as indirect and induced impacts of dollars in the region.

  • MCW plays a direct role in sustaining nearly 300 jobs in the Central Wisconsin region, including 75 direct jobs and more than 200 indirect jobs.

Our Impact in Action

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From Observation to Action: Medical Student Builds Pathways to Equitable Care

February 6, 2026

A third-year MCW medical student turns early experiences with inequity into research, mentorship, and community-focused initiatives to expand access to quality care.

Members of the MCW Widlandsky Lab

Fueling Breakthroughs: Donor Support Driving the Future of Cardiovascular Care

February 3, 2026

Discover how donor support is helping advance heart health across Wisconsin and beyond.

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A Piece of the Puzzle: Finding a Name for the Unknown

February 2, 2026

Family finds answers for son's ocular condition through the help of research study.

MCW Recognized on Forbes Best-In-State Employer List for Fifth Consecutive Year

February 2, 2026

The Medical College of Wisconsin is pleased to share that Forbes has recognized us as a Best-In-State Employer in Wisconsin for the fifth consecutive year.

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MCW Scientist Focuses on Biomechanical Signaling to Study how to Enhance Lung Regeneration

January 29, 2026

Thanks to a new $2.4 million grant, Akiko Mammoto, MD, PhD, will look at a potential key protein in the process of lung regrowth.

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Dr. Candice Klug Appointed Interim Executive Vice Chair in the Department of Biophysics

January 27, 2026

In this role, Dr. Klug will provide operational leadership and work to position Biophysics for growth, innovation, and national prominence.

Comprehensive Injury Center Selects Three Proposals for 2026 Seed Project Funding

January 23, 2026

Investigators of these projects will receive $25,000 to conduct research focused on reducing injury disparities.

Dr. Caroline Maloney Receives 40 Under 40 Award from Milwaukee Business Journal

January 23, 2026

Caroline Maloney, MD, PhD, assistant professor of surgery at MCW and a pediatric surgeon at Children’s Wisconsin, has been named by the Milwaukee Business Journal to this year’s 40 Under 40 list.

Dr. Suhas Sreehari Selected by NAE to Represent the United States

January 23, 2026

This prestigious honor for Dr. Sreehari recognizes his expertise in advanced data science and engineering and highlights MCW’s role in international research collaboration.

Kenisha Kounga volunteers for MCW pathway programs

Student’s Passion for Medicine Solidified Thanks to MCW Pathway Programs

January 22, 2026

M2 Kenisha Kounga participated in programs during high school and college, and volunteers with them today.

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Biophysics Mourns the Passing of W. Karol Subczynski

January 19, 2026

Dr. Subczynski, professor of biophysics at the Medical College of Wisconsin, passed away on January 12, 2026.

Celebrating a Century of Alumni Impact: 100 for 100 Campaign Wrap-Up

January 16, 2026

Through 100 for 100, 107 MCW alumni stepped forward to give, contributing a total of $38,444.50 in support of student scholarships.

(l-r): Malgorzata Franczak, MD and Laura Umfleet, PsyD

Medical College of Wisconsin Research Team Unravels Gut Microbiome’s Connection to Alzheimer’s Disease

January 15, 2026

Looking at the disease from several angles, a collaborative team has found connections between bad bacteria in the gut and cognitive impairment.

Medical College of Wisconsin Receives Prestigious, Nationwide Designation for Excellence in Community Engagement

January 13, 2026

The Medical College of Wisconsin has officially been reclassified in the 2026 Carnegie Elective Classification for Community Engagement in recognition of MCW’s community engagement practices. This classification is a designation awarded by the American Council on Education (ACE) and the Carnegie...

William Hogan, MD, MS Elected as Co-Chair of National Committee for Data Science

January 12, 2026

The MCW Data Science Institute is pleased to announce that William Hogan, MD, MS was elected as the co-chair of the Lead Team of the Biostatistics, Informatics and Data Science (BIDS) enterprise committee.

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Moving Forward Together: How Philanthropy Fuels Hope for People Living with Parkinson’s

January 10, 2026

Donor support is helping people living with Parkinson’s gain strength, confidence, and community through a free, therapist-led exercise program.

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