Gundersen Lutheran Medical Foundation Program
About This Program
Train in an award-winning educational environment. State-of-the-art hospital as part of a uniquely energy independent healthcare system. Learn award winning-high quality patient care delivered in an extremely cost-effective manner. Affordable, pet-friendly townhouses available to residents within steps of the main campus. Generous food allowance, wellness stipend, and education stipend.
Program Statistics
Contact Information
Program Director
Lori S Weber, MD
Gundersen Med Foundation
Primary Program Contact
Allison G Gegzna, MHA
Gundersen Med Foundation
Locations
Gundersen Med Foundation
C03-006A
1900 South Ave
La Crosse, WI 54601
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
Data not provided by program
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
Nov 1, 2025
Interview Period Starts
Oct 7, 2025 - Jan 13, 2026
2027 - 2028
Application Due
Nov 1, 2026
Interview Period Starts
Oct 1, 2026 - Jan 12, 2027
Average PGY-1 Educational Environment
Employment Policies & Benefits
Educational Benefits
Tracks & Educational Features
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 HIV
Salary Compensation
PGY-1
Salary paid by a non-profit institution.
Vacation & Sick Days
Residents receive 15 Vacation Days and 30 Sick Days annually to support work-life balance and personal well-being.
For more information, view the program's leave policy on their website.