Gundersen Lutheran Medical Foundation Program Family Medicine Residency
Family Medicine residency program in La Crosse, Wisconsin, sponsored by Gundersen Lutheran Medical Foundation.
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- 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
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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
- [email protected]
- Website
- Program website
- 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.