SurgeryCommunity-based

Gundersen Lutheran Medical Foundation Program

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

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About Gundersen Lutheran Medical Foundation Program

ACGME code
4405612354
Program director
Melissa Johnson
Location
La Crosse, Wisconsin
Data updated
October 3, 2026
Positions
4
First-year spots
Applicants
473
Latest cycle
Interview rate
8.7%
Of applicants invited
IMG residents
0%
Share of current residents
Visa sponsorship
None
For residents

Gundersen Lutheran Medical Foundation Program is a community-based Surgery residency program in La Crosse, Wisconsin, sponsored by Gundersen Lutheran Medical Foundation. It offers 4 first-year positions, lower than the typical Surgery program (5).

In the latest application cycle the program received 473 applications and invited about 8.7% of applicants to interview. That is close to the typical Surgery interview rate of 9.1%.

None of the program's current residents are international medical graduates (IMGs), while the median Surgery program has 9.1%. The program does not report sponsoring J-1 or H-1B visas.

Residents work about 70 hours a week in their first year. The program offers rural 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
  • US clinical experience required
  • Application deadline
  • Residents' medical schools and countries
  • Signals and geographic preference

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Applications and interviews

Positions offered
4
Interview rate
8.7%
Letters of recommendation
At least 3
Visa sponsorship
None

Current residents

Residents by medical school type

  • US MD graduates90%
  • US DO graduates10%
  • US IMGs0%
  • Non-US IMGs0%

Demographics

  • Women30%
  • Men70%
  • White90%
  • Asian5%
  • Hispanic or Latino5%

Contact and location

Program director
Melissa Johnson
Program coordinator
Alie Hubing
Coordinator phone
(608) 775-2431
Program phone
(605) 595-2521
Sponsoring institution
Gundersen Lutheran Medical Foundation

1836 South Avenue Mail Code 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?

Gundersen Lutheran Medical Foundation Program does not report sponsoring J-1 or H-1B visas. International applicants who need a visa should confirm with the program before applying.

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 Surgery program has 9.1% IMG residents.

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

Gundersen Lutheran Medical Foundation Program offers 4 first-year Surgery positions, and 4 were filled in the latest Match.

How competitive is Gundersen Lutheran Medical Foundation Program?

Gundersen Lutheran Medical Foundation Program received 473 applications and interviewed about 8.7% of applicants. The typical Surgery program interviews about 9.1%.

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 Surgery programs, the median Step 2 CK score of interviewed applicants is about 253.

Where is Gundersen Lutheran Medical Foundation Program located?

Gundersen Lutheran Medical Foundation Program is located at 1836 South Avenue Mail Code 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 Melissa Johnson. The program coordinator, Alie Hubing, is the usual contact for application questions.

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