"Milwaukee is perhaps the most underrated city I have ever visited; it has the big-city conveniences of great restaurants and fun nightlife, with small-town charm and affordability. During the summer, Milwaukee essentially turns into a beach town with a festival every weekend and miles of bike trails with beer gardens and breweries along the way. I enjoy living here more than I ever thought I would!" - Mark Wandzel, DO, 2022 graduate
ABOUT MCW RESIDENT LIFE
Residents are invited to participate in a variety of fun events throughout the year, both education-related and purely social! Some events include Anesthesiology faculty and staff, and some are just for residents, offering plenty of opportunity to connect with colleagues at all levels. Resident events have included Brewers games, Halloween parties, "Friendsgiving" potlucks, Department holiday parties, a Department picnic, social events during regional and national meetings and much more!
A Day in the Life
Hang out with CA-2 resident Justin Angles, MD, as he works a 24-hour shift at Children's Wisconsin during his Peds Anesthesia rotation!
A Tale of One City: Version 1
Allie Taylor is 2022 graduate of our program who is currently completing a Pain Medicine fellowship. When she was a resident with us, she lived on the south side of Milwaukee with her husband and then-18-month-old daughter. Check out this video to see what life in MKE was like for Allie and her family!
A Tale of One City: Version 2
Class of 2022 resident Mark Wandzel showed us what his ideal weekend in Milwaukee was, when he was living on the upper East Side of Milwaukee.
More about MCW resident life
- Resident Spouse/Significant Other Association: Activities and support to the spouses and families of MCW residents and fellows.
- Underrepresented in Medicine: The Underrepresented in Medicine (URM) Committee is committed to promoting diversity at MCWAH and serves as a resource for residents and fellows.
- Housing/Rental Information: Help in rental options or purchasing a home in the Greater Milwaukee area.
- Milwaukee Lodging Resource Guide: Developed to assist you and your family in finding short or long term lodging accommodations while visiting the Milwaukee Regional Medical Center (MRMC).
- Wellness resources for residents: The Department of Anesthesiology cares about its residents' health and wellness. Follow the link to learn more about resources - some for all of MCW, and some exclusively for Anesthesiology residents.
ABOUT MILWAUKEE, WISCONSIN
Milwaukee is a one-of-a-kind city with a vibrant, diverse culture. This charming-yet-metropolitan must-see is nestled on the coast of Lake Michigan just 90 minutes north of Chicago. Whether you’re catching a show at one of the countless outdoor concerts, 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.
Art
Plan a day wandering the collections of traditional art museums, take part in a free quarterly celebration of local art, visit local galleries, or enjoy a variety of public pieces and exhibitions.
Dining & drinking
This is a city where beer flows freely, where the farms are closer to the tables, and where upscale gourmet cuisine lives side by side with deep-friend cheese. Learn more.
Family-friendly
With many of Milwaukee’s best family-friendly attractions located downtown or just a brief drive away, fewer hassles mean the fun can start sooner.
History & architecture
From the moment you step foot in Milwaukee, you’ll see how much the city’s history lives on today.
Music & entertainment
Thanks in part to iconic historic venues and, of course, the world’s largest music festival, Milwaukee is a must-visit spot on many national tours. Not only does Milwaukee welcome major musicians and comedians, but the city also has a vibrant and diverse local music scene.
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Nightlife
From bars to concerts, dance clubs to midnight hikes, Milwaukee is a city that makes the most out of its nighttime hours.
Outdoor fun
One of the world’s largest freshwater lakes, over a hundred miles of multi-use trails, and year-round outdoor recreation facilities – it’s all right here in Milwaukee.
Performing arts & theather
From the Milwaukee Ballet or Milwaukee Symphony Orchestra, to the biggest Broadway hits on tour, to the eclectic productions put on by indie theater groups - every theater-lover will find something that fits their style.
Professional sports
We go all-in to cheer for our teams, whether it’s major leaguers like our NBA Champions the Milwaukee Bucks or the Milwaukee Brewers, or local and minor league teams with an equally devoted following.
Getting around
Transportation to/from/around Milwaukee
- Milwaukee Mitchell International Airport (MKE) is an accessible, easily navigable mid-sized airport that currently offers nonstop flights to 35 destinations coast-to-coast, and more than 200 international destinations are available with just one connection. MKE is served by Air Canada, Alaska, American, Delta, Frontier, Southwest, and United. It is conveniently located just a 15-20 minute drive from the Milwaukee Regional Medical Center or from downtown Milwaukee.
- The Milwaukee Intermodal Station serves as a hub for Amtrak, Greyhound, Megabus and city bus transportation. All of these options can get you anywhere, but the most popular route is the Amtrak Hiawatha train to Chicago. Twenty-five dollars and a relaxing 1.5-hour ride (with free Wi-Fi) will get you directly to Union Station in the heart of Chicago, without a worry of where to park your car.
- No car? No problem.
- Rideshare with Uber or Lyft
- Hop on The Hop, downtown Milwaukee's streetcar
- Get around the city and select suburbs on a Bublr bike
- Rent a car by the hour or day with Zipcar
Driving from Milwaukee to...
- Chicago is 92 miles, about an hour and a half away
- Madison, the capital of Wisconsin and famous college town, is 80 miles, about an hour and 15 minutes away
- Green Bay, the home of the Green Bay Packers and Lambeau Field, is 115 miles, or just about one hour and 45 minutes
- Wisconsin Dells, a kitschy/picturesque tourist town, is 122 miles, or a little less than a two-hour drive
- Minneapolis/St. Paul is 337 miles, or about a five-hour drive
- A lake is...well, it depends...which of Wisconsin's more than 15,000 lakes would you like to visit?