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The Medical College of Wisconsin, or MCW, was established as the Wisconsin College of Physicians and Surgeons in 1893. Later that decade, the Milwaukee Medical College was set up. This was absorbed by the Marquette University in 1907. In 1913, the Wisconsin College of Physicians and Surgeons became a part of the Marquette University and this resulted in the creation of the Marquette University School of Medicine. The Medical College of Wisconsin was established under its present name in the year 1970. It is located in Milwaukee, Wisconsin.
The Medical College of Wisconsin offers a large number of master’s and doctorate degrees in the field of medical science. Postdoctoral research fellowship and continuing medical education programs are also available. MCW is divided into the following academic divisions:
The students of Medical College of Wisconsin are involved in a wide variety of clubs and organizations. The college sponsors Greek societies such as the Alpha Omega Alpha, and Phi Delta Epsilon Medical Fraternity- Alpha Lambda Chapter, as well as associations including the Wilderness Medical Society, Student Surgical Society, Student National Medical Association, and Asian-American Medical Student Organization.
The main campus of Medical College Of Wisconsin is in Milwaukee, WI (a large suburb). The school is a private, not-for-profit school. Medical College Of Wisconsin offers degrees up to the Doctoral degree.
The school students most commonly major in a field related to science and medicine.
Medical College Of Wisconsin does not accept everyone who applies.
The school offers tenure to reward and retain some professors.
In 2007, Medical College Of Wisconsin had 1,235 enrolled students.
The school reports its educational mission is:
"The Medical College of Wisconsin is a private, freestanding medical school dedicated to leadership and excellence in advancing the prevention, diagnosis, and treatment of disease and injury through:
Education - preparing the physicians and scientists of tomorrow while enhancing the skills of today's health professionals
Discovery - creating new knowledge in basic, translational, and patient-based research to improve human health
Patient Care - providing effective, compassionate expert care for patients
Community Engagement - partnering with public and private organizations to enhance learning, research, patient care and the health of the community"
More complete details are provided below.
Medical College Of Wisconsin
8701 Watertown Plank Rd
Milwaukee, WI 53226-0509
General Phone: (414) 456-8296
http://www.mcw.edu
| General Category | Degrees | Most Common Majors [see all] |
|---|---|---|
| Medicine | 229 | medicine, public health courses, health professions |
| Science | 36 | epidemiology, physiology, bioinformatics, cell biology, biostatistics, pharmacology, bacteriology, biophysics, ... |
| Medical Administration | 5 | medical informatics |
| Engineering | 4 | biomedical engineering |
| Engineering Technician | 2 | biomedical tech |
Number of programs and degrees for Medical College Of Wisconsin in 2007:
| Degree Level | Total Awarded | Number of Programs |
|---|---|---|
| First-professional degree | 196 | 1 |
| Master's degree | 59 | 13 |
| Doctor's degree | 21 | 8 |
In 2007, Medical College Of Wisconsin had a total enrollment of 1,235 students (1,092 full-time equivalent).
Students By Class:
| Group | Percent |
|---|---|
| Graduate | 39% |
| First Professional | 61% |
| Race | Percent |
|---|---|
| White | 72% |
| Black | 3% |
| Hispanic | 3% |
| Asian | 9% |
| American Indian | 1% |
| Unknown | 5% |
| (Foreign Students) | 8% |
Students by Age:
| Age | Percent |
|---|---|
| 20-21 | 0% |
| 22-24 | 24% |
| 25-29 | 50% |
| 30-34 | 8% |
| 35-39 | 4% |
| 40-49 | 6% |
| 50-64 | 7% |
| 65+ | 0% |
The school does not offer campus housing.
(Please refer to our profile of Milwaukee, Wisconsin for details about the area surrounding the campus. Also see our list of other Wisconsin Colleges).
The school does not offer students a meal plan.
Financial Aid:
Medical College Of Wisconsin participates in Federal Title IV financial aid programs. (The school's OPE ID is 2453500)
Medical College Of Wisconsin has a tenure system for faculty.
Tenure Status of Faculty (2007):
| Full-Time Faculty Level | Men | Women |
|---|---|---|
| Tenured | 132 | 25 |
| Non-tenured, but on tenure track | 90 | 31 |
| Non-tenured and not on tenure track | 614 | 401 |
ENGINEERING
Biomedical/Medical Engineering
ENGINEERING TECHNICIAN
Biomedical Technology/Technician
MEDICAL ADMINISTRATION
Medical Informatics
MEDICINE
Health Professions and Related Clinical Sciences, Other
Medicine (MD)
Public Health, Other
SCIENCE
Biochemistry
Bioinformatics
Biophysics
Biostatistics
Cell/Cellular Biology and Histology
Epidemiology
Medical Microbiology and Bacteriology
Pharmacology
Physiology, General
(Details are provided further down on this page.)
What Sets Medical College Of Wisconsin Apart:
| Category | Trophy | |
|---|---|---|
| % of degrees in medicine (vs. all colleges) | Top 3% |  |
| % of degrees in science (vs. all colleges) | Top 9% | |
| Male % of student body (vs. all colleges) | Top 15% | |
| Number of degree programs (vs. colleges of similar size) | Top 17% | |
Notable:
Offers distance learning Career counseling Career services On-campus library Tenure system for quality teaching Has hospital on campus
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