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Welcome to the Medical College of Wisconsin General Surgery Residency Program

MCW General Surgery Residency Program Mission Statement

Rana Higgins, MD, FACS, FASMBSOur mission is to train compassionate surgeons to provide evidence-based care for patients from not only our local underserved communities but also those referred for complex quaternary care. We are committed to providing residents with varied backgrounds, perspectives, and career aspirations the skills they need to become clinically and technically excellent surgeons. We foster a rigorous and supportive environment, grounded in the pillars of our academic mission: education, mentorship, and research.

Rana M. Higgins MD, FACS, FASMBS
Associate Professor of Surgery
Minimally Invasive and Gastrointestinal Surgery

About the General Surgery Residency Program

  • Our Program

    Learn about what sets our General Surgery program apart from the rest.

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  • Faculty and Staff

    View information about the education faculty and staff of the general surgery residency program.

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  • Applicants

    Learn about the application process and requirements for the General Surgery Residency Program.

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  • Current Residents

    View information about residents in the General Surgery Residency Program.

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  • Global Health Rotation

    Available to any surgery resident to advance their global health knowledge and leadership.

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  • Recent Alumni

    Find out who is a alumni of the General Surgery Residency Program.

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  • Resources

    View resident resources for current residents in the General Surgery Residency Program.

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  • Facilities

    Our Residents rotate through these hospital facilities throughout their training.

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General Surgery Residency Program Manager

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Tracy Stasinopoulos

Program Manager

tstasino@mcw.edu

(414) 955-1833

Contact Us

Mailing Address
Medical College of Wisconsin
Department of Surgery
Division of Education
8701 Watertown Plank Rd.
Milwaukee, WI 53226

Program Email
gsresidency@mcw.edu

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