Medical College of Wisconsin Colorectal Surgery Fellowship

Our mission is to prepare graduates for successful careers as independent, thoughtful, and technically excellent colorectal surgeons who are leaders in quality, innovation, and patient-centered care. Graduates of our program are eligible for specialty board certification through the American Board of Colon and Rectal Surgery.

About Our Program

The Colorectal Surgery Fellowship at the Medical College of Wisconsin offers comprehensive, high-volume training within a collaborative academic and community-based environment. Our one-year, ACGME-accredited program accepts one fellow annually and provides extensive experience in the full breadth of colon and rectal disease, with expertise in advanced minimally invasive and robotic surgery, complex colorectal cancer care, endoscopy, and inflammatory bowel disease. Fellows train primarily at Froedtert Hospital, with additional exposure at ProHealth Waukesha Memorial Hospital, benefiting from multidisciplinary conferences, dedicated research support, and mentorship from nationally recognized faculty.

Program Details

Eligibility Requirements
Successful completion of ACGME educational requirements to sit for the ABS or AOBS qualifying examinations or be certified by the American Board of Surgery (ABS) or American Osteopathic Board of Surgery (AOBS) in surgery.

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Program Overview

One fellow is accepted into the program each year.
The fellow will train primarily at Froedtert Hospital for 10 calendar months.
The fellow will be on rotation at ProHealth Waukesha Memorial Hospital (Waukesha, WI) for 2 months and will work closely with two board-certified colorectal surgeons in private practice.

Clinical Experience

Endoscopy
Advanced minimally invasive and robotic techniques, with access to robotic simulators and dual-console robots
Complex cancer care of the colon, rectum, and anus

Curriculum

Weekly

Weekly Case Conference
Service-specific multidisciplinary tumor board
Surgery morbidity and mortality conference
Surgical and institutional grand rounds

Monthly

IBD Conference
Minimally Invasive Surgery Teleconference

Quarterly

Service-specific journal clubs

Other Opportunities

In addition, we offer many other learning opportunities to optimize your education and prepare you for success in your career, including:

Simulation Lab and Skills Teaching
CARSITE Exam
American Society of Colon and Rectal Surgeons (ASCRS) Mock Oral Exam
ASCRS Annual Scientific Meeting
Colorectal Research Meetings, with biostatistics and librarian support
CRS Fellows Career Course

Application

Interested applicants must meet the following requirements:

Completion prior to 8/1/26 of an ABS-accredited General Surgery Program or AOBS surgery program and completion of the educational requirements for the qualifying examinations
Demonstrate through their previous surgery training that they are of sufficient clinical maturity, technical skills and surgical judgement for this program, as assessed in letters of reference and interviews
US Citizen or naturalized US Citizen (Unfortunately we are not currently able to accept trainees on a visa program)
Eligible for medical licensure in the state of Wisconsin

Please contact Rachael Nasi, Program Coordinator (rnasi@mcw.edu), for application details.

Matching

NRMP
The program participates in the National Resident Matching Program (NRMP).

Candidates are required to register for the NRMP Specialties Matching Service (SMS) Colon and Rectal Surgery Fellowship Match.

Benefits, Conditions, and Terms of Employment

The Medical College of Wisconsin Affiliated Hospitals and the Department of Surgery provide extensive benefits.

The Colorectal Surgery Fellow position benefits include health, dental, and vision insurance, free parking, on-call meals, and a three-week paid vacation. Additionally, fellows receive seven days to attend CME conference(s) per year and protected time is given every week for didactics.

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Why 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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Program Faculty

Carrie Peterson, MD, MS, FASCRS

Professor

Jed Calata, MD, FACS, FASCRS

Associate Professor

Katherine Hu, MD

Assistant Professor

Kirk A. Ludwig, MD, FACS, FASCRS

Chief

Timothy J. Ridolfi, MD, MS, FASCRS

Professor

Daniel J. Stein, MD

Faculty Director

Justin P. Dux, MD

Assistant Clinical Professor of Surgery, Medical College of Wisconsin; Colorectal and General Surgeon, Waukesha Surgical Specialists

John G. Touzios, MD

Assistant Clinical Professor of Surgery, Medical College of Wisconsin; Colorectal and General Surgeon, Waukesha Surgical Specialists

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Contact Us

Carrie Peterson
Professor of Surgery
Program Director

Jed Calata, MD, FACS, FASCRS
Associate Professor of Surgery
Associate Program Director

Rachel Nasi
Fellowship Program Coordinator
(414) 955-1473