Residency - Rural Residency Track

The University of Wisconsin-Madison Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology (UW Ob-Gyn) is proud to offer a rural residency training track - the first in the nation to offer specific training for rural women's health. The state of Wisconsin and the nation as a whole face an increasing shortage of physicians, especially in rural areas.

In response, UW Ob-Gyn has developed strategic partnerships with rural Wisconsin hospitals where rural-track residents will train to provide excellent specialty care to rural women. In line with the Wisconsin Idea - the principle that the university should benefit people far beyond the borders of our campus - UW Ob-Gyn is committed to improving the quality of life for women across Wisconsin and beyond.

Who should apply?

If you are inspired to practice medicine in rural areas in Wisconsin, you are encouraged to apply. Ideal applicants will have had meaningful experiences with rural communities and an enduring commitment to providing health care to women in rural Wisconsin. Applicants should have a solid record of community involvement and a strong interest in Obstetrics and Gynecology.

The Rural Residency Track will be a separate MATCH from the parent program. You may apply for both programs if interested.

Rural Track Curriculum

Over the four training years, the rural track resident will complete approximately 20% of their training at three rural sites. Each rural rotation will be three weeks long, and you will be able to stay within that community.

The training sites include Baldwin, Monroe and Marshfield:

In Baldwin, residents train at Western Wisconsin Health. While in Monroe, residents train at SSM Health Monroe Hospital. During the Marshfield rotation, residents train at Marshfield Medical Center. Residents also rotate to Reedsburg, where they train at the Reedsburg Area Medical Center. 

Rural Residency in the News

Badger, Ahrendt take on ACOG DVI leadership roles

Congratulations to UW Department of OB-GYN residents Taylor Badger, MD, PGY-2, and Hannah Ahrendt, MD, PGY-1, who were elected into American College of Obstetricians and Gynecologists (ACOG) District VI junior fellow leadership roles for the 2025-26 year! Badger was selected to serve as the ACOG District VI Junior Fellow Vice... more

Bojang discusses career journey with Spectrum1 News

UW Department of Ob-Gyn resident Matida Bojang, MD, PGY-1, recently spoke with Spectrum1 News about her path to becoming a doctor and her motivations for pursuing obstetrics and gynecology.In “Everyday Hero: Delivering babies is a ‘full-circle moment’ for this Madison doctor”, Bojang shared how friends' and family's experienc... more

Kelly accepted into APGO Academic Scholars and Leaders Program

Congratulations to Bridget Kelly, MD, assistant professor in the Division of Academic Specialists in Ob-Gyn! Kelly was accepted into the Association of Professors in Gynecology and Obstetrics (APGO) Academic Scholars and Leaders (ASL) Program 2026-27 cohort. The ASL is a 15-month program that provides faculty with the opportu... more

Roselaar matches into Urogynecology and Reconstructive Pelvic Surgery fellowship at UH Cleveland/Case Western

Congratulations to UW Department of Ob-Gyn resident Naomi Roselaar, MD, who matched into Urogynecology and Reconstructive Pelvic Surgery fellowship at Case Western Reserve University/University Hospitals Cleveland Medical Center!Roselaar will join the fellowship program in the summer of 2026 following graduation from ob-gyn r... more

Bharucha presents poster at ASCO conference

Congratulations to UW Department of Ob-Gyn Kharmen Bharucha, MD, PGY-2, who brought a poster to the 2025 American Society of Clinical Oncology Annual Meeting! ASCO hosted the event May 30-June 3, 2025 in Chicago. Bharucha presented the poster “Progression free survival as a surrogate end point of overall survival in randomize... more
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