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Why the Medical College of Wisconsin Orthopaedic Surgery Residency Program?

 

Why become a resident at MCW?

As a major academic medical center, and the largest research institution in the Milwaukee metro area, the Medical College of Wisconsin is a distinguished leader in the advanced training of physicians, researchers, pharmacists and health professionals. Together with its top-tier partner institutions, the Medical College of Wisconsin Affiliated Hospitals (MCWAH) puts you at the forefront of advancement that’s improving the vitality of society.

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Why MCW? 

Dr. Carrie Meinerz, discusses her favorite thing about being an Orthopaedic Surgery Resident at the Medical College of Wisconsin.

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About MCW 

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Our Background
Founded in 1893, MCW is a private, national, freestanding institution. Residency training is offered in almost all medical specialties and sub-specialties. In 2007 the Higher Learning Commission of the North Central Association of Colleges and Schools (HLC-NCA) granted reaccreditation to MCW for the longest term possible (10 years). MCW has more than 5,400 faculty and staff including almost 1,600 full-time and part-time faculty.

MCW is a major national research center, in fact, the largest research institution in the Milwaukee metro area and 2nd largest in Wisconsin. With almost $160 million in grant awards in FY 2015, MCW is ranked 45th among the nation’s 139 medical schools for NIH research funding. For nine consecutive years, MCW received the highest rating from Charity Navigator, the nation’s leading independent evaluator of charities, due in part to annual gifts and pledges that approach $20 million.

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Our Mission
To be a national leader in the education and development of the next generation of physicians and scientists; to discover and translate new knowledge in the biomedical sciences; to provide cutting-edge, interdisciplinary and compassionate clinical care of the highest quality; to improve the health of the communities we serve.

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Our Faculty
The Medical College of Wisconsin (MCW) has more than 5,290 faculty and staff (approx. 4,790 full-time equivalents). Faculty: Approximately 1,620 full- time and part-time. Staff: Approximately 3,025 full-time / 335 part-time / 310 project and limited-term.

More than 4,475 faculty and staff work on the Milwaukee Regional Medical Center campus and more than 815 work at 30 other health care facilities in eastern Wisconsin. More than 1,800 physicians from the community serve as volunteer faculty. MCW is the 8th largest private employer in the metro area.

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Why MCW?

Lucas Mathson, MD

“Our program fosters a strong culture of teaching, supported by both faculty and senior residents. Whether in conference, clinic, or the OR, resident education is clearly a priority, with consistent opportunities to build our knowledge and surgical skills. Every day, I see senior residents take the time to share practical tips—whether in the OR, the ED, or while navigating the challenges of busy services. It’s a collaborative environment where you can truly learn and grow, supported by coresidents who are invested in each other’s success.”

Lucas Mathson, MD

Class of 2029

Katie Manswell, MD

“With Froedtert - a level 1 trauma center, multiple community sites, Children's Wisconsin, and the VA you get exposure to a wide range of orthopaedic pathology without ever leaving Milwaukee.”

Katie Manswell, MD

Class of 2029

 

Reasons to live in Milwaukee

Milwaukee is a one-of-a-kind city with a vibrant and diverse culture, this charming, yet metropolitan must-see is just 90 minutes north of Chicago and nestled on the coast of Lake Michigan. Whether you’re catching a show at Summerfest, the world’s largest music festival, immersing yourself in the old world charm of the Historic Third Ward or taking in the sights and sounds of one of the many cafés, beer gardens or restaurants that line the city’s riverbank and shoreline, Milwaukee never disappoints. Find out why MCW residents and fellows take pride in calling Milwaukee home.

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