How to Apply to the Internal Medicine Residency

The University of Wisconsin Internal Medicine Residency uses ERAS for all applications. Completed applications are due by November 1.

NRMP Codes

• Categorical Internal Medicine: NRMP Program Code 1779140C0
• Primary Care Internal Medicine: NRMP Program Code 1779140M0
• Physician-Scientist Training Program: NRMP Program Code 1779140C1

Applicants applying for preliminary year positions in Ophthalmology, Radiation Oncology and Radiology will apply directly to those programs and not through Internal Medicine.

• Prelim Ophthalmology: NRMP Program Code 1779140P3
• Prelim Radiation Onc: NRMP Program Code 1779140P1
• Prelim Radiology: NRMP Program Code 1779140P2

Admission Criteria and Visa Requirements

• We holistically review all applicants to our program and do not utilize a USMLE cutoff score.
• We will prioritize reviewing and interviewing candidates who send us signals (gold or silver), though we intend to review all applications to our program during this application cycle.
• All applicants must have passed USMLE I and II before beginning their residency training.
• Candidates for the categorical program and primary care track must be U.S. citizens, permanent residents, or hold a J-1 visa. 
• Candidates for the Physician-Scientist Training Program must be U.S. citizens or permanent residents. We are not able to support visas for the PSTP. 
• We are not able to support H1 or other visa types for any of our programs.

Credentialing and Conditions of Employment

GME Eligibility Requirements for Non-U.S. Citizens (PDF)

Interview Day

All interviews and events will be held virtually this year. 

Interview days will take place on Monday and Wednesdays from mid October through December.

Social With Residents – Sunday Evening During Interview Season

6:00-7:00 pm: Meet current residents for a casual social on Zoom

All times are Central Time Zone

Interview Day Schedule

All times are Central Time Zone

8:00 am: Meet with the program coordinator

8:15 am: Group discussion with program director

9:30-11:30 am: Faculty interview, meet and greet with residents, and/or personal meeting with the program director or member of program leadership team

11:30 am: Group meeting with Department of Medicine chair or vice chair for education

12:00pm-1:00pm: Morning report led by chief residents

1:00-3:30 pm: Faculty interview and/or personal meeting with the program director or member of program leadership team

Institutional Documents for Applicants

• Appointment Information
• Sample Appointment Letter
• Attestation Form