Gundersen Lutheran Medical Foundation Program
SurgeryCommunity-basedIMG: CHALLENGING
La Crosse, WI(Crosse, WI Metropolitan Area Metro)
20
Positions
#51
Specialty Rank
$70,736
PGY1 Salary
0.0%
IMG %
#51
Surgery Ranking
86th Percentile
Top 14% of programs
Program Overview
Program Details
- ACGME Code:
- 4405612354
- NRMP Code:
- 1774440C0YOG
- Program Type:
- Community-based
- Total Positions:
- 20
- Interviews:
- 40
Contact Information
Admission Requirements
- Min Step 2 Score:
- 220
- Years of Graduation Cutoff:
- 2 years
- Visa Sponsorship:
- H1B, J1, F1
Training Details
Training Structure
- Avg Hours/Week:
- 70
- Max Hours on Duty:
- 28
- Avg 24hr Off Duty:
- 1
- Lecture/Conference Hours:
- 6/week
- Night Float:
- Yes
- Vacation Days:
- 15
- Faculty Ratio:
- 1.20
Faculty & Teaching Environment
- Total Physicians:
- 24
- Female Faculty:
- 37.5%
- Outpatient Clinic Hours:
- 20%
Special Features & Unique Opportunities
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 Offers & Benefits
- On-site child care
- Free parking
- On-call meal allowance
- iPads, tablets, etc., or technology allowance
Educational Opportunities
- Formal program to foster interprofessional teamwork
- Economics of health care systems curriculum
- Debt management/financial counseling
- International experience/global health
- Resident/fellow retreats
- Off-campus electives
Research Opportunities
Research Rotation
Optional
Salary Progression
$70,736
PGY-1
$72,406
PGY-2
$74,634
PGY-3
$77,976
PGY-4
$81,318
PGY-5
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:Institution & Resident Share Cost
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
- 21.5%(FREIDA)
Demographics & Community
- Metropolitan Population
- 5,882,128
- 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:
- 4405612354
- NRMP Code:
- 1774440C0YOG
- Total Positions:
- 20
- Interviews:
- 40
- Program Type:
- Community-based
Contact Information
- Program Director:
- Melissa Kathleen Johnson
- Program Website:
- Visit Website
- More Information:
- More Information
Application Timeline
- Application Period:
- 9/15/2026 - 10/1/2026
- Interview Period:
- 10/21/2026 - 12/16/2026
- Video Interviews:
- Not Available
Application Requirements
- Required Letters:
- 3
- Moonlighting Allowed:
- No
Examination Requirements
USMLE Requirements
- Step 1 Required:
- No
- Step 2 Required:
- No
- Min Step 1 Score:
- 220
- Min Step 2 Score:
- 220
COMLEX Requirements
- COMLEX Level 1:
- No, require USMLE scores for all applicants
- COMLEX Level 2:
- No, require USMLE scores for all applicants
Program Start Dates & Match Information
Start Dates
- Available Start Dates:
- July
- July Start Date:
- July
Match Information
- NRMP Main Match:
- Yes
- NRMP Codes:
- 1774440C0
Institution & Program Size Details
Institution Information
- Institution:
- Gundersen Lutheran Medical Foundation
- Primary Teaching Site:
- Gundersen Lutheran Medical Foundation
- Contact Person:
- Teresa Enger
- Contact Email:
- teresa.enger@gundersenhealth.org
Program Size by Year
- First Year Positions:
- 4
- Positions by Year:
- PGY-1:4PGY-2:4PGY-3:4PGY-4:4PGY-5:4
Program Policies & Additional Information
- Smoking Policy:
- Smoking Allowed
- Salary Tax Status:
- Yes
IMG/DO Friendliness
International Medical Graduates (IMG)
- Min Step 2 Score
- 220
- 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
- 8th percentile
Doctor of Osteopathic Medicine (DO)
- DO Percentage
- 5.6%
- DO Classification
- MODERATE
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