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University of Wisconsin-Madison School of Medicine and Public Health Doctor of Medicine (MD)
University of Wisconsin-Madison School of Medicine and Public Health

University of Wisconsin-Madison School of Medicine and Public Health

Doctor of Medicine (MD)

Madison, USA

M.D.

English

Sep 2026

On-Campus

Key Summary

    About: The Doctor of Medicine (MD) program offers students a comprehensive medical education, emphasizing clinical skills, scientific knowledge, and ethical practice. Students engage in rigorous coursework paired with hands-on experiences in diverse healthcare settings. The curriculum is designed to prepare graduates for residency training in various medical specialties, focusing on patient-centered care.
    Career Outcomes: Graduates can pursue careers as physicians in hospitals, clinics, or private practices. Other paths include roles in research, public health, or healthcare administration. Many MD graduates choose to specialize further through residency programs in areas like surgery, pediatrics, or internal medicine.

The Doctor of Medicine (MD) Program at the University of Wisconsin School of Medicine and Public Health strives to engage students in a learning process that will help them become highly competent and compassionate physicians who promote health and have a lifelong thirst for learning. Our ForWard Curriculum replaces the traditional medical school education model with a three-phase model that fully integrates basic, public health, and clinical sciences throughout our medical students' education, better preparing them to be the physician leaders of tomorrow.

The Doctor of Medicine (MD) curriculum emphasizes team-based learning, emphasizing the hands-on application of knowledge in clinical and community settings.