Gundersen Lutheran Medical Foundation Program
Family MedicineCommunity-based university affiliatedIMG: CHALLENGING
La Crosse, WI(La Crosse, Wisconsin Metropolitan Area Metro)
18
Positions
$68,675
PGY1 Salary
0.0%
IMG %
Program Overview
Program Details
- ACGME Code:
- 1205600671
- NRMP Code:
- 1774120C0
- Program Type:
- Community-based university affiliated
- Total Positions:
- 18
- Interviews:
- 94
Contact Information
Admission Requirements
- Years of Graduation Cutoff:
- 2 years
- Visa Sponsorship:
- H1B, J1, F1
Training Details
Training Structure
- Avg Hours/Week:
- 60
- Max Hours on Duty:
- 12
- Avg 24hr Off Duty:
- 1.5
- Lecture/Conference Hours:
- 7/week
- Night Float:
- Yes
- Vacation Days:
- 25
- Sick Days:
- 6
- Faculty Ratio:
- 0.40
Faculty & Teaching Environment
- Total Physicians:
- 11
- Non-Physician Staff:
- 1
- Part-Time Physicians:
- 7
- Female Faculty:
- 75%
- Outpatient Clinic Hours:
- 25%
Special Features & Unique Opportunities
We are resident-centered! Our program embraces evidence-based medicine, competency-based curriculum and integrated behavioral medicine to prepare individuals to practice full-spectrum family medicine. We are passionate about our community outreach work--providing care to migrant farm workers and patients experiencing homelessness on a weekly basis. Our program is committed to providing high quality educational and clinical experiences tailored to meet each resident's career goals.
Program Offers & Benefits
- Free parking
- On-call meal allowance
- iPads, tablets, etc., or technology allowance
- Placement assistance upon completion of program into practice, fellowship or academia
Educational Opportunities
- Formal program to foster interprofessional teamwork
- Debt management/financial counseling
- International experience/global health
- Resident/fellow retreats
- Off-campus electives
- Hospice/home care experience
Research Opportunities
Research Rotation
Optional
Salary Progression
$68,675
PGY-1
$70,297
PGY-2
$72,460
PGY-3
Benefits Package Details
Dental Coverage:Institution & Resident Share Cost
Disability Insurance:Fully Paid by Institution
Group Life Insurance:Fully Paid by Institution
Major Medical Coverage:Fully Paid by Institution
Inpatient Mental Health:Fully Paid by Institution
Outpatient Mental Health:Fully Paid by Institution
Major Medical (Residents):Fully Paid by Institution
Major Medical (Dependents):Fully Paid by Institution
Location & Lifestyle
Location Overview
Cost of Living & Housing
- Cost of Living Index
- 82(US avg: 100)
- Median Home Price
- $296K
- Median Monthly Rent
- $1.3K/mo
- Median Household Income
- $53K
- Rent as % of Resident Salary
- 22.2%(FREIDA)
Demographics & Community
- Metropolitan Population
- 5,028,092
- Median Age
- 42 years
- Bachelor's Degree or Higher
- 0.74
- Poverty Rate
- 7.0%
- Unemployment Rate
- 12.0%
Climate & Weather
Summer
82°F
Winter
52°F
Sunny Days
260 days
Precipitation
59"
Humidity
67%
Local Cost of Goods & Services
Coffee
$5.13
Restaurant Meal
13.68
Gas (per gallon)
$4.22
Gym Membership
51
Purchasing Power AnalysisEnhanced Data
Cost data updated: 6/12/2025
Application Information
Program Details
- ACGME Code:
- 1205600671
- NRMP Code:
- 1774120C0
- Total Positions:
- 18
- Interviews:
- 94
- Program Type:
- Community-based university affiliated
Contact Information
- Program Director:
- Robyn Borge
- Program Website:
- Visit Website
- More Information:
- More Information
Application Timeline
- Application Period:
- 9/21/2026 - 12/1/2026
- Interview Period:
- 10/13/2026 - 12/17/2026
- Video Interviews:
- Not Available
Application Requirements
- Required Letters:
- 3
- Moonlighting Allowed:
- Yes
Examination Requirements
USMLE Requirements
- Step 1 Required:
- No
- Step 2 Required:
- No
- Min Step 1 Score:
- 192
COMLEX Requirements
- COMLEX Level 1:
- Yes
- COMLEX Level 2:
- Yes
Program Start Dates & Match Information
Start Dates
- Available Start Dates:
- June
- June Start Date:
- June 24
Match Information
- NRMP Main Match:
- Yes
- NRMP Codes:
- 1774120C0
Institution & Program Size Details
Institution Information
- Institution:
- Gundersen Clinic Ltd
- Primary Teaching Site:
- Gundersen Clinic Ltd
- Contact Person:
- Paula Ebert
- Contact Email:
- pmebert@gundersenhealth.org
Program Size by Year
- First Year Positions:
- 6
- Positions by Year:
- PGY-1:6PGY-2:6PGY-3:6
Program Policies & Additional Information
- Smoking Policy:
- Smoking Allowed
- Salary Tax Status:
- Yes
- Paid Leave Days:
- 30
- Unpaid Leave Days:
- 30
IMG/DO Friendliness
International Medical Graduates (IMG)
- Years of Graduation Cutoff
- 2 years
- Visa Sponsorship
- J-1 through ECFMG, H-1B, F-1
- IMG Percentage
- 0.0%
- IMG Classification
- CHALLENGING
- IMG Specialty Percentile
- 3rd percentile
Doctor of Osteopathic Medicine (DO)
- DO Percentage
- 16.7%
- DO Classification
- MODERATE
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