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The University of Wisconsin–Madison Department of Radiology has a rich history of innovating the field of radiology. The Department began from humble beginnings on May 18, 1927, when the Board of Regents appointed Dr. Ernst Pohle as the first professor of radiology.
183 Faculty Members
$17.9 Million
awarded in intramural and extramural grants in 2025
#1 Hospital
in Wisconsin for 14 consecutive years
5 Gold Medals
from radiological societies in 2024 and 2025
What Makes Us Great
Innovative Research Projects
The Department of Radiology is always at the forefront of innovation in medical imaging. A recent Elsevier report ranked the Department of Radiology at the University of Wisconsin as the third in the world for its impact on the field of medical imaging.
High-Quality Patient Care
From groundbreaking clinical trials to new investigational drugs, we are always focusing on meeting the needs of our patients. Our clinical care is not bound to just the University Hospital, but at many UW Health clinics throughout Madison and Wisconsin.
Bountiful Teaching Opportunities
Being a part of the UW School of Medicine and Public Health, we pride ourselves in providing excellent education through the cutting-edge ForWard Curriculum. Our faculty have excellent opportunities to foster the education of our medical students, residents, and fellows.
Additional Information
- Facilities at University Hospital, one of the top-performing academic medical centers in the United States by the University HealthSystem Consortium
- State-of-the-art technology in CT, MR, angiography, ultrasound, and PACs
- Strong collaborations with the Department of Medical Physics and major equipment vendors
- Extensive research infrastructure, including grant writing and IRB support, media specialists, research nurses and technologists, and data managers
- Direct access to Wisconsin Alumni Research Foundation (WARF), one of the world’s leading patent and licensing organizations
Why UW?
We recently polled our faculty members to learn what their favorite aspects of working in the UW Department of Radiology are. Here’s just a few of the 100+ responses:
- “I feel truly loved and honored to be with this group of people that are always supportive.”
- “We have clinical and research components that are intertwined and function together to make significant growth in the field.”
- “The people and resources. Everyone is kind, collaborative, down to earth, and genuinely cares about supporting the careers of one another.”
- “The people. UW has an amazing culture of cooperation, the tremendous growth year after year, and excellent resources. There is a lot of investment in the latest equipment and research.”
- “Commitment to patient care, and working on wellness for faculty with initiatives like remote days and compliance days.”
About UW–Madison
The University of Wisconsin-Madison is spread throughout downtown Madison. As a Big 10 school, it is home to 47,000 undergraduate and graduate students. As an R1 institution, UW-Madison is known for high-level research, ranking #5 in the Nation for research expenditures. In 2026, Time Magazine ranked UW–Madison as the #2 Best public University in the U.S. 20 alumni have won Nobel Prizes and 41 alumni are Pulitzer Prize winners.
One of UW–Madison’s longest and proudest tradition is the Wisconsin Idea: the principle that our work should improve people’s lives beyond the boundaries of campus.
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Top-Tier Options for Education and Childcare
Children thrive in Madison. A variety of childcare options are available including campus locations. Many local schools have a 4 star rating from the Wisconsin State Department of Public Instruction, and the private Madison Country Day School has an A+ rating on Niche.
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