Medical College of Wisconsin
Higher EducationWisconsin, United States5001-10000 Employees
The Medical College of Wisconsin, based in Milwaukee, Wisconsin, operates as a significant higher education institution focused on medical education, biomedical research, and high-quality clinical care. Founded in 1893 as the Wisconsin College of Physicians and Surgeons and formerly connected to Marquette University, the college emphasizes training physicians and scientists, translating biomedical knowledge into patient care, and improving community health. Its mission centers on developing the next generation of clinicians and researchers, advancing discoveries in biomedicine, and delivering interdisciplinary, compassionate care to the communities it serves. In 2024 MCW expanded clinical collaboration by partnering with Froedtert South to develop a neurosurgical program at Froedtert Pleasant Prairie Hospital. The MCW Eye Institute has been recognized by the Foundation Fighting Blindness for excellence in inherited retinal disease research and as a top recruiting site for clinical studies. In April 2026, MCW announced the appointment of Shekar N. Kurpad as president and chief executive officer, effective July 1, 2026.