Mayo Clinic College of Medicine and Science (La Crosse) Program Family Medicine Residency
Family Medicine residency program in La Crosse, Wisconsin, sponsored by Mayo Clinic College of Medicine and Science.
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- ACGME code
- 1205611339
- Program director
- John Merfeld
- Location
- La Crosse, Wisconsin
- Data updated
- October 11, 2026
- Positions
- 6
- First-year spots
- Applicants
- 545
- Latest cycle
- Interview rate
- 20.6%
- Of applicants invited
- IMG residents
- 28%
- Share of current residents
- Visa sponsorship
- J-1 and H-1B
- For residents
Mayo Clinic College of Medicine and Science (La Crosse) Program is a community-based university affiliated Family Medicine residency program in La Crosse, Wisconsin, sponsored by Mayo Clinic College of Medicine and Science. It offers 6 first-year positions, lower than the typical Family Medicine program (7).
In the latest application cycle the program received 545 applications and invited about 20.6% of applicants to interview. That is close to the typical Family Medicine interview rate of 21.6%.
International medical graduates (IMGs) make up about 28% of current residents, compared with a median of 22% across Family Medicine programs. The program sponsors J-1 and H-1B visas.
Residents work about 60 hours a week in their first year.
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
- 20.6%
- Letters of recommendation
- At least 3
- Visa sponsorship
- J-1 and H-1B
Current residents
Residents by medical school type
- US MD graduates33%
- US DO graduates39%
- US IMGs6%
- Non-US IMGs22%
Demographics
- Women56%
- Men44%
- White78%
- Asian22%
Contact and location
- Program director
- John Merfeld
- Program coordinator
- Katlyn Sylvester
- Coordinator phone
- (608) 392-2890
- Program phone
- (608) 392-9775
- [email protected]
- Website
- Program website
- Sponsoring institution
- Mayo Clinic College of Medicine and Science
La Crosse-Mayo Family Medicine Residency 815 10th Street South La Crosse, WI 54601 Open in Google Maps
Mayo Clinic College of Medicine and Science (La Crosse) Program: frequently asked questions
Does Mayo Clinic College of Medicine and Science (La Crosse) Program sponsor visas?
Yes. Mayo Clinic College of Medicine and Science (La Crosse) Program sponsors J-1 and H-1B visas for residents. Visa policies can change between cycles, so confirm with the program coordinator before you apply.
Is Mayo Clinic College of Medicine and Science (La Crosse) Program IMG-friendly?
About 28% of residents at Mayo Clinic College of Medicine and Science (La Crosse) Program are international medical graduates, so the program is considered IMG-friendly. For comparison, the median Family Medicine program has 22% IMG residents. It sponsors J-1 and H-1B visas.
How many residency positions does Mayo Clinic College of Medicine and Science (La Crosse) Program offer?
Mayo Clinic College of Medicine and Science (La Crosse) Program offers 6 first-year Family Medicine positions, and 6 were filled in the latest Match.
How competitive is Mayo Clinic College of Medicine and Science (La Crosse) Program?
Mayo Clinic College of Medicine and Science (La Crosse) Program received 545 applications and interviewed about 20.6% of applicants. The typical Family Medicine program interviews about 21.6%.
What Step 2 CK score do I need for Mayo Clinic College of Medicine and Science (La Crosse) Program?
USMLE Step 1 is now pass/fail, so Step 2 CK is the main score programs use to screen applicants. This page has Mayo Clinic College of Medicine and Science (La Crosse) 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 Mayo Clinic College of Medicine and Science (La Crosse) Program located?
Mayo Clinic College of Medicine and Science (La Crosse) Program is located at La Crosse-Mayo Family Medicine Residency 815 10th Street South La Crosse, WI 54601. Its sponsoring institution is Mayo Clinic College of Medicine and Science.
Who is the program director of Mayo Clinic College of Medicine and Science (La Crosse) Program?
The program director is John Merfeld. The program coordinator, Katlyn Sylvester, is the usual contact for application questions.