Gundersen Lutheran Medical Foundation Program
Transitional YearCommunity-based university affiliatedIMG: CHALLENGING
La Crosse, WI(La Crosse, WI Metropolitan Area Metro)
12
Positions
$68,675
PGY1 Salary
0.0%
IMG %
Program Overview
Program Details
- ACGME Code:
- 9995600147
- NRMP Code:
- 1774999P0YOG
- Program Type:
- Community-based university affiliated
- Total Positions:
- 12
- Interviews:
- 106
Contact Information
Admission Requirements
- Years of Graduation Cutoff:
- 2 years
- Visa Sponsorship:
- H1B, J1
Training Details
Training Structure
- Avg Hours/Week:
- 60
- Max Hours on Duty:
- 24
- Avg 24hr Off Duty:
- 1.5
- Lecture/Conference Hours:
- 3/week
- Night Float:
- No
- Vacation Days:
- 15
- Sick Days:
- 30
- Faculty Ratio:
- 21.20
Faculty & Teaching Environment
- Total Physicians:
- 258
- Non-Physician Staff:
- 16
- Part-Time Physicians:
- 6
- Female Faculty:
- 29.8%
- Outpatient Clinic Hours:
- 45%
Special Features & Unique Opportunities
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 Offers & Benefits
- On-site child care
- Free parking
- On-call meal allowance
- iPads, tablets, etc., or technology allowance
Educational Opportunities
- Debt management/financial counseling
- Off-campus electives
- Hospice/home care experience
Research Opportunities
Research Rotation
Optional
Salary Progression
$68,675
PGY-1
$60,300
PGY-2
$62,100
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:Institution & Resident Share Cost
Inpatient Mental Health:Institution & Resident Share Cost
Outpatient Mental Health:Institution & Resident Share Cost
Major Medical (Residents):Institution & Resident Share Cost
Major Medical (Dependents):Institution & Resident Share Cost
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
- 5,882,128
- 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:
- 9995600147
- NRMP Code:
- 1774999P0YOG
- Total Positions:
- 12
- Interviews:
- 106
- Program Type:
- Community-based university affiliated
Contact Information
- Program Director:
- Lori S Weber
- Email:
- [email protected]
- Program Website:
- Visit Website
- More Information:
- More Information
Application Timeline
- Application Period:
- 9/16/2025 - 11/1/2026
- Interview Period:
- 10/1/2026 - 1/12/2027
- 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
COMLEX Requirements
- COMLEX Level 1:
- No
- COMLEX Level 2:
- No
Program Start Dates & Match Information
Start Dates
- Available Start Dates:
- June
Match Information
- NRMP Main Match:
- Yes
- NRMP Codes:
- 1774999P0
Institution & Program Size Details
Institution Information
- Institution:
- Gundersen Lutheran Medical Foundation
- Primary Teaching Site:
- Gundersen Lutheran Medical Foundation
- Contact Person:
- Allison M Gegzna
- Contact Email:
- [email protected]
Program Size by Year
- First Year Positions:
- 12
- Positions by Year:
- PGY-1:12
Program Policies & Additional Information
- Smoking Policy:
- Smoking Allowed
- Salary Tax Status:
- Yes
- Paid Leave Days:
- 49
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
Doctor of Osteopathic Medicine (DO)
- DO Percentage
- 0.0%
- DO Classification
- CHALLENGING
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