Family MedicineCommunity-based university affiliatedSponsors J-1

Gundersen Lutheran Medical Foundation Program

Family Medicine residency program in La Crosse, Wisconsin, sponsored by Gundersen Lutheran Medical Foundation.

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About Gundersen Lutheran Medical Foundation Program

ACGME code
1205600671
Program director
Heidi Allred
Location
La Crosse, Wisconsin
Data updated
October 11, 2026
Positions
6
First-year spots
Applicants
293
Latest cycle
Interview rate
37.9%
Of applicants invited
IMG residents
0%
Share of current residents
Visa sponsorship
J-1
For residents

Gundersen Lutheran Medical Foundation Program is a community-based university affiliated Family Medicine residency program in La Crosse, Wisconsin, sponsored by Gundersen Lutheran Medical Foundation. It offers 6 first-year positions, lower than the typical Family Medicine program (7).

In the latest application cycle the program received 293 applications and invited about 37.9% of applicants to interview. That is a higher interview rate than most Family Medicine programs, which interview about 21.6% of applicants.

None of the program's current residents are international medical graduates (IMGs), while the median Family Medicine program has 22%. The program sponsors J-1 visas.

Residents work about 60 hours a week in their first year. The program offers hospitalist, primary care and women's health tracks.

Requirements and screening

USMLE Step 1 is pass/fail, so Step 2 CK is the score programs screen on. These are the details IMGs most often need before deciding whether to apply.

  • Step 2 CK minimum score
  • Step 2 CK scores of interviewed applicants
  • Year of graduation limit
  • Application deadline
  • Residents' medical schools and countries
  • Signals and geographic preference

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Applications and interviews

Positions offered
6
Interview rate
37.9%
Letters of recommendation
At least 3
Visa sponsorship
J-1

Current residents

Residents by medical school type

  • US MD graduates83%
  • US DO graduates17%
  • US IMGs0%
  • Non-US IMGs0%

Demographics

  • Women89%
  • Men11%
  • White94%
  • Asian6%
  • Hispanic or Latino6%

Contact and location

Program director
Heidi Allred
Program coordinator
Paula Ebert
Coordinator phone
(608) 775-1540
Sponsoring institution
Gundersen Lutheran Medical Foundation

1836 South Avenue La Crosse, WI 54601 Open in Google Maps

Gundersen Lutheran Medical Foundation Program: frequently asked questions

Does Gundersen Lutheran Medical Foundation Program sponsor visas?

Yes. Gundersen Lutheran Medical Foundation Program sponsors J-1 visas for residents. Visa policies can change between cycles, so confirm with the program coordinator before you apply.

Is Gundersen Lutheran Medical Foundation Program IMG-friendly?

Gundersen Lutheran Medical Foundation Program currently has no international medical graduates among its residents. For comparison, the median Family Medicine program has 22% IMG residents. It sponsors J-1 visas.

How many residency positions does Gundersen Lutheran Medical Foundation Program offer?

Gundersen Lutheran Medical Foundation Program offers 6 first-year Family Medicine positions, and 6 were filled in the latest Match.

How competitive is Gundersen Lutheran Medical Foundation Program?

Gundersen Lutheran Medical Foundation Program received 293 applications and interviewed about 37.9% of applicants. The typical Family Medicine program interviews about 21.6%.

What Step 2 CK score do I need for Gundersen Lutheran Medical Foundation Program?

USMLE Step 1 is now pass/fail, so Step 2 CK is the main score programs use to screen applicants. This page has Gundersen Lutheran Medical Foundation Program's Step 2 CK minimum and score range of interviewed applicants. Unlock the screening details above to see them. Across Family Medicine programs, the median Step 2 CK score of interviewed applicants is about 237.

Where is Gundersen Lutheran Medical Foundation Program located?

Gundersen Lutheran Medical Foundation Program is located at 1836 South Avenue La Crosse, WI 54601. Its sponsoring institution is Gundersen Lutheran Medical Foundation.

Who is the program director of Gundersen Lutheran Medical Foundation Program?

The program director is Heidi Allred. The program coordinator, Paula Ebert, is the usual contact for application questions.