Gundersen Lutheran Medical Foundation Program
About This Program
Robust general surgery experience with open and minimally invasive surgery (laparoscopic and robotic) across subspecialties. Fully supported clinic and outcomes research opportunities. Dedicated teaching faculty members. Generous benefits to include resident housing, surgical loupes and competitive salaries. International (underserved) and rural surgery electives. Dedication to resident autonomy in the development of independent and confident surgeons. Instagram/X: @GundersenMedEd
Program Statistics
Types of Graduates
Resident Gender
Contact Information
Program Director
Melissa Kathleen Johnson, MD, BS, MD
Gundersen Med Foundation
Primary Program Contact
Teresa Enger
Gundersen Med Foundation
Locations
Gundersen Med Foundation
Mail Code H03-007
1836 South Ave
La Crosse, WI 54601-5429
600 Highland Ave
Madison, WI 53792
1910 South Ave
La Crosse, WI 54601-9980
1900 South Ave
La Crosse, WI 54601
Application Information
Participates In
Doesn't Participate In
- Advanced or Fellowship Match of NRMP
- San Francisco Match
- Military Match
- Urology Match
U.S. MD Applicants
IMG Applicants
DO Applicants
Total required letters of recommendation (excludes MSPE and Dean's letter)
Required specialty-specific letters of evaluation within total letters of recommendation
- Letter(s) from someone within the specialty (e.g., faculty, attending)
Medical School Graduation Timeline
Graduation from medical school must have occurred within the past 2 year(s).
Gap Experience Requirement
PGY-1 applicants to this program with a gap of 1 year or more between medical school graduation and entry to residency must have the following experience occur during the gap: Research or other medical education pursuits (clinical experience not required)
Resident / Fellow Characteristics
Three year averages. Medical school type does not include graduates of Canadian schools.
Types of Graduates
Resident Gender
Program Faculty
Faculty Distribution
Work Environment
NA = Not Applicable
NGO = Negotiable
OTH = Other
Visa Status
This program will consider an appropriately qualified applicant with the following visa or visa status. Contact the program for additional information.
Program Size
Key Dates & Timelines
2026 - 2027
Application Due
Oct 1, 2025
Interview Period Starts
Oct 22, 2025 - Dec 17, 2025
2027 - 2028
Application Due
Oct 1, 2026
Interview Period Starts
Oct 21, 2026 - Dec 16, 2026
Average PGY-1 Educational Environment
Employment Policies & Benefits
Educational Benefits
Tracks & Educational Features
Evaluations
Medical Insurance Coverage
- Major medical for domestic partners
- Dental insurance
- Major medical for residents
- Major medical for dependents
- Outpatient mental health
- Inpatient mental health
- Group life insurance
- Disability insurance
- Disability insurance for HIV
Salary Compensation
PGY-1 through PGY-5
Salary paid by a non-profit institution.
Vacation & Sick Days
Residents receive 15 Vacation Days and negotiable sick days annually to support work-life balance and personal well-being.
For more information, view the program's leave policy on their website.