The Department of Orthopedics and Rehabilitation at the University of Wisconsin School of Medicine and Public Health is committed to conducting cutting edge research, training the next generation of leaders and providing world-class patient care for both adult and pediatric patients.
Orthopedics
As part of the University of Wisconsin community, our Orthopedic program is made up of world-renown providers, cutting-edge research, and comprehensive and competitive surgical training programs.
Rehabilitation Medicine
Our Rehabilitation Medicine Program provides personalized, state-of-the art care for patients and an exceptional academic and clinical educational experience for residents, fellows, and medical students.
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Research is a strong component of our program. With over 9,000 square feet of research space, basic, clinical, and translational research is conducted to improve orthopedic and rehabilitative care around the world.
Our residency and fellowship programs have a strong reputation for training well-rounded clinicians with the knowledge and skills needed to excel in their respective field.
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The Department of Orthopedics and Rehabilitation at the University of Wisconsin provides care in a setting that unites experts from several specialties resulting in the best possible treatment plan.
Our Vision and Mission
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Our vision is to build excellence and distinction in clinical outcomes, translatable research, and graduate training programs that result in local, regional and national prominence.
Our mission is to provide excellent patient care across all aspects of orthopedics and rehabilitation, delivered in a patient-centered, timely, affordable and collegial manner utilizing innovative technology while promoting and advancing socially responsible medical education and research.
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Featured Stories
Sports Medicine Professorship in Honor of Dr. William G. Clancy Jr.
September 25, 2025 – Thanks to the generous support of more than 110 donors, the Department of Orthopedics and Rehabilitation has successfully created the first sports medicine endowed professorship at the University of Wisconsin School of Medicine and Public Health.
The Dr. William G. Clancy Jr. Professorship in Sports Medicine will honor the achievements of a true pioneer and innovator, perpetuate his spirit of inclusion, and advance our mission to educate future leaders in the field.
Together with the $500,000 matching gift from the Herman and Gwen Shapiro Foundation, our total raised to date is over $1,254,000! This endowed professorship will provide annual research funding in perpetuity to the physician-educator-researcher who will hold the Clancy Award.
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Timothy McGuine, PhD, receives 2024 Chancellor’s Award for Excellence in Research: Independent Investigator.
April 26, 2024 – Each year, the University of Wisconsin–Madison recognizes outstanding academic staff members who have excelled in leadership, public service, research and teaching. Timothy McGuine is one of those exceptional individuals who brings the university’s mission to life and ensures that the Wisconsin Idea extends far beyond the campus and the state.
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