What makes our Anesthesiology Residency different
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We're the only anesthesiology residency program in southeastern Wisconsin
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You'll have the opportunity to care for a variety of patients and train in a full range of surgical procedures; residents experience a case volume of about 600 cases per year and work an average of 54 hours per week
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You'll receive a comprehensive pediatric experience at Children’s Wisconsin, next door to Froedtert Hospital, where more than 25,000 patients are anesthetized annually
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You'll train in a high-volume, high-risk obstetric service at Froedtert Birth Center
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Our Pain Program incorporates state-of-the-art techniques and procedures, with a strong didactic component
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Our well-established and highly regarded Regional Block rotation features ultrasound and nerve stimulation
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Our unique high-fidelity simulation, including Transesophageal Echocardiography (TEE) and Transthoracic Echocardiography (TTE)
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Objective Structured Clinical Examinations prepare residents for the OSCE assessment, as part of the ABA Oral examination process – and unmatched faculty commitment to resident success in the ABA written and oral exam
Average case logs
ACGME minimum |
Average MCW Anesthesiology resident
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| Patients 3 - 12 yr | 100 | 120 |
| Patients 3 mos - 3 yr | 20 | 61 |
| Patients younger than 3 mos | 5 | 13 |
| Vaginal delivery | 40 | 64 |
| C-Section | 20 | 38 |
| Spinal | 40 | 60 |
| Epidural | 40 | 80 |
| Intracerebral open | 10 | 44 |
| Intrathoracic non-cardiac | 20 | 34 |
| Major vascular | 20 | 39 |
| Cardiac | 20 | 46 |
| Peripheral Nerve Block | 20 | 141 |
| Pain evaluation - new patient | 20 | 51 |
| Pain procedures | N/A | 75 |
Benefits
Comprehensive benefits package
Medical College of Wisconsin Affiliated Hospitals (MCWAH) offers its housestaff a comprehensive benefits package that includes health, dental, vision, worker's compensation, life, disability and professional liability insurance; leave benefits; mental health and wellness benefits; monthly stipends and more.
The 2026-2027 stipend rates are:
PGY-1: $73,944
PGY-2: $75,242
PGY-3: $79,197
PGY-4: $81,689
PGY-5: $85,490
Click here to see the full list of benefits
Educational support
Residents' investment in learning is supported through reimbursement of expenses related to training and professional development with an annual Education Fund. Residents receive $500 per year to be used for educational purposes, with up to an additional $1,500 in Presentation Funds to cover registration, travel, lodging, and meals to residents who have presentations based on their research efforts.
The Department also pays directly for certain expenses, including Board fees, license fees, white coats and scrubs, pagers, ASA membership dues, expenses associated with the Midwest Anesthesia Residents Conference and more.
The Medical College of Wisconsin is home to the STAR Center, a state-of-the-art simulation center and the location of our ASA-endorsed Maintenance of Certification in Anesthesiology simulation course.
Medical information is readily accessible through internet-accessible Department and hospital computers linked to the Medical College of Wisconsin Libraries. The Department also uses New Innovations, D2L and a Department intranet that provide monthly call schedules, notices and memos, contact information for residents and faculty, lectures, keyword reviews, practice management guidelines and more.
Research opportunities
All residents are given the opportunity to attend and compete in the Midwest Anesthesia Residents Conference.
For those who are interested in extensive clinical and research training, we offer the Specialized Training in Anesthesiology Team Science (STAT) Program.
This Physician Scientist Training Program is an extensive program for those with a strong research background who interview for the position during their 4th year of medical school, or while a graduate student who has completed medical school.
For those who are interested in getting just a taste of research, our Faculty are always excited to have residents participate in research.
For more about these opportunities, please visit the Research page.
Moonlighting
Qualifying residents in good academic standing are encouraged to internally moonlight in Obstetric Anesthesia at the Froedtert Birth Center or in the Froedtert Hospital CVICU, and we also offer after-5 pay for non-call residents in good academic standing. Residents have opportunities to sign up for these shifts each block and are paid by Medical College of Wisconsin Affiliated Hospitals. External moonlighting and moonlighting by housestaff on a J-1 Exchange Visitor Visa are not permitted. Housestaff on an H-1B Temporary Professional Workers visa are permitted to participate in internal moonlighting.
Anesthesiology Inclusive Excellence & Resilience Team
Our goal is to foster a safe and welcoming environment for all patients and colleagues through the education and recruitment of anesthesiologists committed to celebrating each other’s differences and active engagement with the community. We recognize that our community and institution’s success is dependent on how well it values, engages and includes the rich diversity of students, staff, faculty, administrators, and alumni constituents.
Mission:
To advocate and build sustainable systems that are responsive to the diversity of the Department of Anesthesiology community while promoting an inclusive and supportive environment where all members feel included.
Vision:
The Department of Anesthesiology is a leader in embracing belonging and encourages an environment that invites its members to be seen and valued as embedded components of our cultural tapestry.
The Anesthesiology Inclusive Excellence & Resilience (AIER) Team focuses on:
- Recruitment, by working to increase the diversity of our staff and residency and ensure that we foster a welcoming environment for all people joining our team.
- Education, by creating educational opportunities to give our Department the information and perspective needed to provide quality care to all patients and quality education to our trainees and students.
- Community engagement, by working to support and improve our community through partnerships and collaboration with members of Milwaukee and the Regional Medical Center.
Contact:
Dr. Chelsea Willie, AIER Team Director, cwillie@mcw.edu
Rachel Smith, AIER Team Coordinator, rasmith@mcw.edu
Global Health Opportunities
The Department of Anesthesiology Global Health Initiative at the Medical College of Wisconsin is committed to assure access and safe delivery of anesthetic care globally. Through the dedication demonstrated by our department, our goals are to work collaboratively with global partners by providing education, clinical experience, and conducting research.
“I encourage every resident to participate in global health in some way. Work becomes more meaningful as you realize that you can make a difference. There is no 'them.' There is only 'us.'”
– Dr. Anna Budd, Piura, Peru 2023
Opportunities for Residents & Fellows
Resident International Anesthesia Scholarship Program
The ASA’s Committee on Global Humanitarian Outreach (GHO) provides funding and support for U.S. anesthesiology residents to spend a month in a resource-poor setting. Residents will have the opportunity to experience the challenges of delivering safe anesthesia in a low-resource, underserved area in a developing country as well as participate in the training and education of local anesthesia providers. Applications typically open in October each year following the ASA Annual Meeting and winners are announced in the early Spring for the following academic year.
HVO-SEA Scholarship Program
Residents in the SEA-HVO Traveling Fellowship will spend four weeks teaching anesthesia in a low resource country. Traveling Fellows may choose to rotate at any pre-approved HVO site if the dates they choose to teach are dates that are available at the site. Traveling Fellows must be HVO members and travel arrangements will be administered by HVO. Applications typically open in November and end in January for the following academic year. (https://www.seahq.org/sea-hvo-traveling-fellowship)
MCW GME Scholars In Global Health
We recognize, with palpable resident growing interest in global health, that a broad-based curriculum of global health principles and concepts, regardless of specialty, is timely and important to developing global physicians. With a cohort of dedicated faculty representing over 10 specialties, a cross cutting global health curriculum to advance global health knowledge, skills, and experience is available for all interested residents. Multi-disciplinary interactive didactics (two hour seminars) and resident-led journal clubs occur quarterly. With a 70 percent or higher attendance rate, trainees receive a certificate of completion awarded by the Medical College of Wisconsin Office of Global Health. Applications due annually on November 1.