The Medical College of Wisconsin (MCW) is a private, nonprofit medical school headquartered in Milwaukee, Wisconsin, and the only private medical school in the state. Established in 1893 as the Wisconsin College of Physicians and Surgeons and later merging with the Milwaukee Medical College founded in 1894, MCW has grown into a comprehensive institution dedicated to medical education, research, and healthcare advancement. It offers programs in medicine, pharmacy, and graduate sciences, training physicians and researchers while emphasizing innovative medical research. As the largest research center in eastern Wisconsin, MCW conducts extensive studies, including through its Center for Infectious Disease Research, and collaborates closely with affiliated institutions such as Froedtert Hospital and Children's Hospital of Wisconsin to provide clinical training and patient care. MCW operates additional campuses in Green Bay and Wausau, expanding its reach across Wisconsin. The institution is recognized for its contributions to public health and has been involved in significant developments, such as receiving assets from the conversion of Blue Cross & Blue Shield United of Wisconsin to a for-profit entity, which supported endowments for medical education. In 2020, MCW, along with partners, purchased land for the Milwaukee Regional Medical Center campus for $25.2 million, solidifying its physical infrastructure. As a nonprofit, MCW's operations are transparent through IRS filings, focusing on executive compensation, revenue, and expenses to sustain its mission of advancing health sciences. MCW's academic and research endeavors position it as a key player in Wisconsin's healthcare ecosystem, fostering networks with universities like the University of Wisconsin School of Medicine and Public Health. Its historical roots in for-profit medical colleges have evolved into a robust, influential academic entity committed to addressing regional and global health challenges.