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

Dudley matches into reproductive endocrinology and infertility fellowship at Cedars-Sinai

Congratulations to UW Department of Ob-Gyn resident Christina Dudley, MD, who matched into reproductive endocrinology and infertility fellowship at Cedars-Sinai Health Sciences University! Dudley will join the fellowship in the summer of 2026, following graduation from ob-gyn residency. Amazing work, Dr. Dudley!

Bajpai matches into gynecologic oncology fellowship at Ohio State

Congratulations to UW Department of Ob-Gyn resident Rusha Bajpai, MD, who matched into gynecologic oncology fellowship at the Ohio State University College of Medicine! Bajpai will join the fellowship in the summer of 2026, following graduation from ob-gyn residency. Incredible work, Dr. Bajpai!

Grand Rounds: Roselaar presents Exercise and Surgery - Inside and Outside the OR

On October 2, 2025, UW Department of Ob-Gyn resident Naomi Roselaar, MD, PGY-4, presented the Grand Rounds lecture “Exercise and Surgery - Inside and Outside the OR”.In the lecture, Roselaar shared exercise-related intraoperative interventions for surgeons; the effects of exercising outside of the operating room; and discusse... more

Resident presentations at HAGO 2025 Conference

UW Department of Ob-Gyn residents Rusha Bajpai, MD, PGY-4, and Nicolette Codispoti, MD, MS, MPH, PGY-3, presented their research at the 2025 Heartland Association of Gynecologic Oncology Conference in Iowa City, IA, from September 18-19, 2025. Their impressive presentations include: Poster: Trends Between ACOG Referral Criter... more

Faculty, residents bring research and leadership to 2025 ACOG District VI annual meeting

The American College of Obstetricians and Gynecologists District VI Annual Meeting was held September 19-21, 2025 in St. Louis, MO. UW Department of Ob-Gyn faculty and residents held leadership roles and presented research at the meeting. Learn more about their exciting accomplishments: Amy Domeyer-Klenske, MD, associate prof... more
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