Accepting applications for training that begins in
Yes
Survey Received
Program start dates
June
July
Participates in ERAS®
Yes
Special Features
Robust general surgery experience with open and minimally invasive surgery (laparoscopic and robotic) across subspecialties. Fully supported clinical and outcomes research opportunities. Dedicated teaching faculty members. Generous benefits to include resident housing, surgical loupes and competitive salaries. International(underserved)and rural surgery electives. Dedication to resident autonomy in the development of independent and confident general surgeons. Instagram/Twitter: @gundersensurg
Total Program Size
4
4
4
4
4
Program best described as
Community-based
Requires previous GME
No
Offers preliminary positions
No
Participates in the Main Match of the National Resident Matching Program (NRMP)
Yes
Participates in the Advanced or Fellowship Match of the National Resident Matching Program (NRMP)
No
NRMP Match Codes
1774440C0
Interviews conducted last year for first year positions
40
Required letters of recommendation
3
Latest date for applications 2025-2026
Interview period 2025-2026
-
Application period 2026-2027
-
Applicants may interview remotely via video conferencing
Yes
Osteopathic Recognition
No
Step 1 required
Yes
Minimum score
210
Step 2 required
Yes
Minimum score
220
Level 1 required
No, require USMLE scores for all applicants
Visa Status
J-1 visa sponsorship through ECFMG
H-1B visa
F-1 visa (OPT 1st year)
Part-time Paid Physicians
0
Part-time Paid Non-Physician
0
Avg. hrs/wk on duty during first year (including patient care, all call, night float, research, conferences, etc)
70
Maximum consecutive hours on duty during first year (excluding beeper call)
28
Average number of 24-hour off duty periods per week during first year
1.00
Program allows moonlighting (beyond GY1)
No
Night float system
Yes
Avg hours/week of scheduled structured didactic activities
6
Training at hospital outpatient clinics during 1st year
20
Training during 1st year in ambulatory non-hospital community-based settings, e.g., physician offices, community clinics
0
Resident/Fellow Offerings
Formal program to foster interprofessional teamwork
Economics of health care systems curriculum
Debt management/financial counseling
International experience/global health
Resident/fellow retreats
Off-campus electives
Offers additional training or educational experience beyond accredited length
No
Special Tracks
Rural
Resident/Fellow Evaluations
Patient surveys
Program Evaluation
Aggregate resident Milestone achievements
Graduates’ board certification pass rates
Policy prohibits hiring smokers/users of nicotine products
No
Major medical insurance for residents
Fully Paid by Institution
Major medical insurance for dependents
Fully Paid by Institution
Major medical insurance for domestic partners
Resident Shares Cost
Outpatient mental health insurance
Fully Paid by Institution
Inpatient mental health insurance
Fully Paid by Institution
Group life insurance
Fully Paid by Institution
Dental insurance
Resident Shares Cost
Disability insurance
Fully Paid by Institution
Disability insurance for occupationally-acquired HIV
Fully Paid by Institution
Medical insurance coverage begins
When resident/fellow starts program
Maximum number of paid days for family/medical leave
999
Maximum number of unpaid days for family/medical leave
999
Primary teaching site
Research rotation
Optional
Resident participates during first year
Yes
Program ID
4405612354
Beeper or Home Call
26
44
44
48
48
Program Director
First Name
Melissa
Middle Name
K
Last Name
Johnson
Degrees
MD
Address
Gundersen Med Foundation
Mail Code C05-001
1836 South Ave
La Crosse, WI 54601
United States
Phone
Email Address
Geolocation
POINT (-91.245897 43.795543)
Person to contact for more information about the program
First Name
Teresa
Last Name
Enger
Address
Gundersen Med Foundation
Mail Stop CSE-3026
1836 South Ave
La Crosse, WI 54601-5429
United States
Phone
Fax
Email Address
Geolocation
POINT (-91.245897 43.795543)
Salary paid by a non-profit institution
Yes
% USMD
85.00
% IMG
8.50
% DO
6.40
% Female
40.90
% Male
59.00
Total Physician
22
Total Non Physician
0
Percentage of full-time paid female physician faculty
31.80
Ratio of full-time equivalent paid faculty to positions
1.10
Call Schedule
| Frequency | Duration | Weeks/Months | |
|---|---|---|---|
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Graduate year statistics
| Salary | Paid Vacation | Sick Leave | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Year 1 | $65,405 | 15 | 30 |
| Year 2 | $66,950 | 15 | 30 |
| Year 3 | $69,010 | 15 | 30 |
| Year 4 | $72,100 | 15 | 30 |
| Year 5 | $75,190 | 15 | 30 |
Total Positions
20
Level 2 required
No, require USMLE scores for all applicants
Participates in San Francisco match
No
Participates in another matching program
No
Program Offers
On-site child care
Free parking
On-call meal allowance
iPads, tablets, etc., or technology allowance
PGY1 applicants to this program must have graduated from medical school within the past number of years
2
Medical education gap
Research or other medical education pursuits (clinical experience not required)
Not applicable
0
Applicants must have passed Step 1 to be considered
Yes
Applicants must have passed Step 2 to be considered
No
DO applicants must have passed Level 1 to be considered
No
DO applicants must have passed Level 2 to be considered
No
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Information on the program's leave policies
https://forms.gundersenhealth.org/Resource/meo/generalsurgerybenefits2022-2023.pdf