UW Hospital and Clinics
(Madison)
About the Organization
UW Health is the integrated health system of the University of Wisconsin-Madison, caring for more than 700,000 patients each year with 1,849 employed physicians and 21,000 employees at seven hospitals and more than 80 clinic locations. The primary lab for UW Health is located at UW Health University Hospital.
UW Health University Hospital is located on the western edge of the UW Madison campus. This is a 505-bed hospital, and is home to several nationally and internationally ranked programs from brain/spine surgery to heart care to organ transplant.
How Many Students Do They Accept?
UW Health University Hospital typically accepts up to 4 students for clinical rotations from the UW Milwaukee MLS program.
About the Site
Students that intend to complete rotations with UW Heallth University Hospital are typically offered a tour at the hospital lab, which is located in Madison, WI, and complete interviews with the education coordinator. If accepted, students complete their entire rotation at this hospital.
Additional Information to Consider
Travel to UW Health University Hospital takes approximately 91 minutes from the main UW Milwaukee campus, and may take additional time depending on weather. Though not required, students placed at UW Health may consider relocation west of Milwaukee to live closer to this site.