ThedaCare welcomed its first cohort of resident physicians into its Graduate Medical Education program July 1.
“Welcoming our first class of resident physicians and opening dedicated resident housing marks a transformational moment for ThedaCare and the communities we serve,” said Lynn Detterman, president of the North Region of Froedtert ThedaCare. “This milestone reflects years of intentional investment and collaboration to build a long-term physician pipeline to serve our communities and to improve access to care, close to home. We are proud to create an environment where future physicians can learn, grow and develop deep connections in the communities they will serve for generations.”
The inaugural residents were selected from nearly 2,000 applicants and will complete their residency training across ThedaCare’s sites throughout the region.
“We are thrilled to welcome the residents and introduce them to the patients, families and communities,” said Chris Stenberg, MD, vice president of graduate medical education and clinical research for ThedaCare. “This day celebrates our commitment to developing new physicians while addressing the growing need for healthcare providers across Wisconsin.”
ThedaCare became one of the first health systems in northeast and central Wisconsin to establish a residency program, receiving accreditation for its Internal Medicine Residency Program in September 2025.
As residents begin their training, ThedaCare is also celebrating the completion of the first phase of Graduate Medical Education housing adjacent to ThedaCare Regional Medical Center–Neenah. The housing development is named Roosevelt Commons.
Roosevelt Commons includes 56 townhomes across two phases. The first phase consists of two buildings and 28 units on the west half of the property. Construction began in October 2025. The second phase consists of two buildings and 28 units on the east half of the property.
ThedaCare plans to pursue additional program development and accreditation opportunities during the second half of 2026.
For more information, visit ThedaCare Graduate Medical Education Program.
