Medical College of Wisconsin

Medical College of Wisconsin Introduction

The Medical College of Wisconsin, originally part of Marquette University, was founded in the 1890s. It is the educational division of the Milwaukee Regional Medical Center, which also contains 6 other health care institutions. The college relocated its educational facilitiesin1978,fromdowntownMilwaukeetotheMedical Center campus in the west suburban section of the city.

Medical College of Wisconsin Academics

4-year semitraditional. First and second years: Basic medical sciences, in addition to a new course that provides first- and second-year students with integrated early generalist experiences, the foundation skills and attitudes of professional development, and knowledge in the following disciplines: human behavior, bioethics and care of the terminally ill, information management, physical diagnosis, and health care systems. Third and fourth years: This time is devoted to rotating clerkships inmajorandsomeminorspecialties.Sixmonthsofelectives, including study at another school, are offered during senior year. This school offers a five-year program and an Extended Curriculum Option for students needing more time to complete the requirement for the MD degree. In the five-year program, the standard firstyear coursework is expanded over a 2-year interval. In the Extended Curriculum Option the choice is given to expand the first or the second year. The third clinical clerkship year and fourth elective course year must be completed over the usual time. Full tuition and fees are charged during the first four years of the program and reduced tuition and fees are charged in the fifth year. The Extended Curriculum Option was designed for students who wish to expand either of the first 2 years for nonacademic reasons. This may include a commitment to an ongoing research project or to help meet the demands of family life. Special permission needs to be granted in order to participate in either of these programs.

Medical College of Wisconsin Unique Programs

Minority admissions: The school encourages students belonging to underrepresented groups to apply. The

Medical College of Wisconsin Admissions

Required courses include the basic premedical science courses plus a 1-year course in English and in algebra (if not taken in high school). Applicants are evaluated on the basis of their college record and MCAT scores, as well as subjective elements such as their recommendations and interview and a personal statement. The latter is given considerable weight. A significant number of nonresidents are accepted. Transfer: May be considered based on space availability. applicant’s credentials, evaluates motivation and cultural and educational background. The Office of AcademicAffairs/Diversity offers various programs to assist such students. Other degree programs: The school has combined MD-PhD programs in the basic medical sciences, including biophysics. MS programs in biostatistics and epidemiology, as well as an MA in bioethics are also offered.

Medical College of Wisconsin Students

A 5.0 grading system (Honors/High Pass/Pass/Low Pass/Fail) is used. Students must take Step 1 of the USMLE and record a passing total score for promotion to the fourth year. Step 2 must be taken and a score reported. Teaching: Clinical instruction takes place at 4 major hospitals: Froedtert Hospital, VA Hospital, Children’s Hospital of Wisconsin, and Milwaukee Psychiatric Hospital. Library: A comprehensive medical library is available for student and staff use. Housing: On-campus housing is not offered.

Carnegie Foundation Classification

Special Focus Institutions — Medical schools and medical centers

General Characteristics

Highest offering	Doctoral degree
Calendar System	Other academic year
Years of college work required	4
Variable Tuition

Special Learning Opportunities

Distance Learning
ROTC — Army / Navy / Air Force	— / /
Study Abroad
Weekend College
Teacher Certification