Graduate Medical Education
The Graduate Medical Education (GME) programs at UW Health give you the opportunity to expand your professional skills under the guidance and mentorship of nationally respected physicians, health professionals and researchers. UW Health residencies and fellowships are designed to improve care and train physicians for their important work in communities across the country and around the world.
Prospective Residents and Fellows
When you enroll as a resident or fellow, you become part of the UW Health family. Through challenging and comprehensive programs, you’ll gain the experience you need to be a leader in your specialty in private practice, academic settings or research.
ACGME Accredited Training Programs
UW Health residencies and fellowships include more than 80 accredited specialty and subspecialty programs.
Welcoming Environment
Learn about social impact and belonging goals and programs at UW Health and the UW School of Medicine and Public Health.
Eligibility and Licensing
Review credentialing and other residency and fellowship requirements for employment with UW Health.
Top-Notch Learning Environment
When you join us, we’ll work together to make our vision of remarkable health care a reality. Our GME programs embody the UW Health mission, vision and values as well as those of the UW School of Medicine and Public Health. We advance health without compromise.
UW Health’s GME programs are consistently recognized for their strength and innovation. Residents, fellows, faculty and program directors earn dozens of awards and grants each year for their patient care, research and publications. UW Health’s Accreditation Council for Graduate Medical Education (ACGME) institutional survey results consistently score above the national mean, with a 95% or higher positive rating.
Programs and Faculty
UW Health takes great pride in its residency and fellowship programs and its faculty members; in fact, 39% of current faculty were trained in a UW Health program.
Residencies
Fellowships
Trainees with Wisconsin ties
Benefits
UW Health offers a comprehensive benefits package designed to meet your health and financial needs.
Compensation and benefits
Excellence and Continuous Improvement
Our goal is to provide excellent clinical learning environments. Institutional and program metrics track compliance and identify opportunities for improvement.
To ensure the integrity and excellence of our GME programs, UW Health:
- Consults with program directors and residents
- Conducts annual Designated Institutional Official program reviews
- Engages in GME workforce planning
- Develops and consults on institutional policy
- Holds institutional ACGME site visits
- Acts as liaison with UW Health committees, departments and external agencies
Fall in Love With the Lakes
Madison, Wisconsin is home to more than 586,000 people. We are a large city that feels like a small town. Madison is surrounded by lakes, with a breathtaking landscape and many activities to enjoy.
Employee Resources
Find relevant information for current and graduating residents and fellows.
