Gundersen Lutheran Medical Foundation Program
About This Program
Sim lab experiences, Palliative extubations, vital talk. Competitive pay/benefits. Fellowship housing. Shared nationwide "boot camp" lecture series in July. Focus on fellow wellness with mentoring availability as well as a wellness stipend.
Program Statistics
Contact Information
Program Director
Laurence P Skendzel, MD
Gundersen Lutheran Medical Foundation
Primary Program Contact
Mai Yia Vue, MD
Gundersen Lutheran Med Foundation
Locations
Gundersen Lutheran Medical Foundation
C03-006A
1836 South Ave
La Crosse, WI 54601-5429
1910 South Ave
La Crosse, WI 54601-9980
1900 South Ave
La Crosse, WI 54601
Application Information
Participates In
Doesn't Participate In
- San Francisco Match
- Military Match (i.e., Joint Service Graduate Medical Education Selection Board, Military Selection Board)
- SAU/AU Match (i.e., Urology Match)
- None
Does not offer open house or second look
U.S. MD Applicants
IMG Applicants
DO Applicants
Total required letters of recommendation (excludes MSPE and Deans letter)
Required Letter Writers
- Program Director
Medical School Graduation Timeline
No cap on the number of years.
Gap Experience Requirement
Data not provided by program
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
PGY-1 Positions Not Offered
PGY-2 Positions Not Offered
Key Dates & Timelines
2026 - 2027
Program Starts Reviewing Applications
Aug 5, 2026
Interview Offer Dates
Sep 1, 2026 - Oct 31, 2026
Average PGY-1 Educational Environment
Employment Policies & Benefits
Educational Benefits
Tracks & Educational Features
Data not provided by program
Evaluations
Medical Insurance Coverage
- Major medical for residents
- Major medical for dependents
- Major medical for domestic partners
- Outpatient mental health
- Inpatient mental health
- Dental insurance
- Group life insurance
- Disability insurance
- Disability insurance for occupationally-acquired HIV
Salary Compensation
Year 4
Salary paid by a non-profit institution.
Vacation & Sick Days
Residents receive 15 Vacation Days and 35 Sick Days annually to support work-life balance and personal well-being.
For more information, view the program's leave policy on their website.