Internal MedicineCommunity-based university affiliatedSponsors J-1

Gundersen Lutheran Medical Foundation Program

Internal 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
1405612442
Program director
John Conzemius
Location
La Crosse, Wisconsin
Data updated
October 11, 2026
Positions
8
First-year spots
Applicants
884
Latest cycle
Interview rate
18.2%
Of applicants invited
IMG residents
12%
Share of current residents
Visa sponsorship
J-1
For residents

Gundersen Lutheran Medical Foundation Program is a community-based university affiliated Internal Medicine residency program in La Crosse, Wisconsin, sponsored by Gundersen Lutheran Medical Foundation. It offers 8 first-year positions, lower than the typical Internal Medicine program (14).

In the latest application cycle the program received 884 applications and invited about 18.2% of applicants to interview. That is a higher interview rate than most Internal Medicine programs, which interview about 10.1% of applicants.

International medical graduates (IMGs) make up about 12% of current residents, compared with a median of 46.5% across Internal Medicine programs. The program sponsors J-1 visas.

Residents work about 55 hours a week in their first year. The program offers hospitalist and primary care 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
8
Interview rate
18.2%
Letters of recommendation
At least 3
Visa sponsorship
J-1

Current residents

Residents by medical school type

  • US MD graduates50%
  • US DO graduates38%
  • US IMGs8%
  • Non-US IMGs4%

Demographics

  • Women50%
  • Men50%
  • White92%
  • Asian8%

Contact and location

Program director
John Conzemius
Program coordinator
Cindy Leitz
Coordinator phone
(608) 775-1910
Program phone
(608) 775-2081
Sponsoring institution
Gundersen Lutheran Medical Foundation

1836 South Avenue/C03-006A 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?

About 12% of residents at Gundersen Lutheran Medical Foundation Program are international medical graduates, so the program accepts some IMGs. For comparison, the median Internal Medicine program has 46.5% IMG residents. It sponsors J-1 visas.

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

Gundersen Lutheran Medical Foundation Program offers 8 first-year Internal Medicine positions, and 8 were filled in the latest Match.

How competitive is Gundersen Lutheran Medical Foundation Program?

Gundersen Lutheran Medical Foundation Program received 884 applications and interviewed about 18.2% of applicants. The typical Internal Medicine program interviews about 10.1%.

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 Internal Medicine programs, the median Step 2 CK score of interviewed applicants is about 246.

Where is Gundersen Lutheran Medical Foundation Program located?

Gundersen Lutheran Medical Foundation Program is located at 1836 South Avenue/C03-006A 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 John Conzemius. The program coordinator, Cindy Leitz, is the usual contact for application questions.

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