Program Overview
Summary of Residency Program
The Gundersen Health System provides a robust 5-year General Surgery Residency program that emphasizes hands-on surgical training under the guidance of experienced attending surgeons. Residents engage in a variety of surgical procedures, gaining experience in urban, rural, or global settings, alongside essential didactic education.
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Program Details
Specialty
General Surgery
IMG Friendly (Y/N)
Yes
IMG Friendly (detail)
The Gundersen Health System's General Surgery Residency program does not explicitly mention its IMG-friendly policies, but it offers a comprehensive training environment that emphasizes developing qualified and competent general surgeons. As the program encourages diversity in its recruitment and training, it may implicitly support International Medical Graduates, especially if they meet the general eligibility requirements.
Categorical Positions
10
Categorical Positions (detail)
Our General Surgery Residency program has a long tradition of developing qualified, competent and compassionate general surgeons who contribute their best to patients and communities.
Program Website
Address
1900 South Ave, La Crosse, WI 54601
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Current Residents
Overview
The current cohort includes 10 PGY-1 residents, with a diverse group comprising 5 International Medical Graduates. The program is designed to support residents through rigorous training in general surgery while attending to their wellbeing.
PGY-1 MD
10
PGY-1 DO
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PGY-1 IMG
5
Curriculum & Education
Overview
We focus on your transition from physician to complete general surgeon with experience in vascular, pediatric care, minimally invasive surgery, foregut, hernia, colorectal, hepatobiliary, pancreatic, gastrointestinal, trauma/critical care, breast and endocrine surgery. You will complete rotations across the spectrum of general surgery including Anesthesia, Otolaryngology, Urology, Cardiothoracic Surgery, Interventional Radiology, Critical Care and Obstetrics & Gynecology. You will also participate in 2 rotations at the University of Wisconsin Hospital in Madison (Burn and Transplant). During your final year, our dedicated chief surgery resident service provides you with the unique opportunity for mentored autonomy, with your own clinic, operating room block time, endoscopy schedule and call responsibilities.
Application
To apply for the General Surgery Residency program, interested candidates can visit the dedicated 'Application' page linked on the residency’s main page. Specific deadlines and requirements have not been detailed in the extracted text, so it's advisable to consult the application section of the program's website for precise details.
# of Locations
Gundersen Health System spans 3 states and includes more than 65 clinics and 6 critical access hospitals.
Fellowship
Gundersen's General Surgery Residency prepares residents for subspecialty fellowships. Graduates have opportunities to continue their training in surgical subspecialty fellowships, although specific fellowships offered post-graduation are not detailed.
Resident Life
Overview
Our General Surgery Residency program has a long tradition of developing qualified, competent and compassionate general surgeons who contribute their best to patients and communities. Our extensive broad training in general surgery will prepare you to enter practice in urban, rural or global settings – or continue your training in a surgical sub-specialty fellowship.
On Call Schedule
# of Years of Program
5
Housing
The program provides affordable resident housing just steps from the medical center in La Crosse, WI, which supports the convenience of living for residents. Additional details regarding specific housing arrangements can be found on the program's website.
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Salary & Benefits
Benefits Overview
We offer paid medical premiums, funds for educational experiences and more benefits to support you during your residency.
PGY-1 Salary
Vacation