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Gundersen Lutheran Medical Foundation Program

La Crosse, Wisconsin

Family Medicine

Specialty

Program Overview

Summary of Residency Program

Gundersen Health System, a premier regional academic health center, offers a comprehensive residency program that emphasizes superior patient care with a personal touch. The program is designed to equip residents with the necessary skills and knowledge to thrive as healthcare professionals. Gundersen’s commitment to education and training creates a supportive and enriching environment for all residents.

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Program Details

Specialty

Family Medicine

IMG Friendly (Y/N)

Yes

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Categorical Positions

10

Categorical Positions (detail)

More than 100 residents and fellows choose accredited programs each year, including Family Medicine, General Surgery, Internal Medicine, Optometry, Oral & Maxillofacial Surgery, Pharmacy, Podiatric Medicine & Surgery, Sports Physical Therapy, and Transitional Year Residency

Program Website

Address

1900 South Ave., La Crosse, WI 54601

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Current Residents

Overview

There are currently 12 Post-Graduate Year 1 (PGY-1) MD residents enrolled in the Gundersen Health System residency program. The program fosters a collaborative learning environment, contributing to robust patient care and medical training.

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Curriculum & Education

Overview

We embed graduate medical education into the world-class care we provide to a half million patients in Wisconsin, Minnesota and Iowa. More than 100 residents and fellows choose our accredited programs each year to pursue education and excellence, and graduate prepared to teach, lead and deliver superior patient care. With dedicated faculty and relentless support, you’ll engage in hands-on learning and research initiatives that will change patient care.

Application

# of Locations

We have various locations including La Crosse Campus, Onalaska Clinic, Winona Campus, Decorah Clinic, and Tomah Clinic.

Fellowship

Gundersen Health System offers various fellowships post-residency, including Advanced GI MIS/Bariatric Surgery Fellowship, Family Medicine Obstetrics (OB), Hospice & Palliative Medicine Fellowship, and more. This range of options indicates a robust career development support system for residents intending to continue their education and pursue subspecialties after residency.

Resident Life

Overview

Gundersen is one of the nation's premier regional academic health centers training the next generation of healthcare professionals. Here, we deliver superior patient care with a personal touch. As a resident, you will also. You’ll grow here as you learn from our world-class physicians and hands-on experience in our teaching hospital so that you’re ready to deliver superior patient care.

On Call Schedule

# of Years of Program

Residency programs vary in length depending on the specialty, typically ranging from three to seven years.

Housing

Gundersen Health System offers housing options allowing residents to enjoy the company of their family and camaraderie with colleagues steps from the flagship medical center in La Crosse, WI.

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Salary & Benefits

Benefits Overview

Low learner-to-teacher ratios, access to program directors, attention to health and well-being, hands-on learning, research initiatives.

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