Gundersen Clinic, Ltd. - Gundersen Health System and Gundersen Lutheran Medical Center, Inc. - Gundersen Medical Foundation

Clerkship Program Contact
Devin Simonson
6087756697
dcsimons@emplifyhealth.org
Residency Program Coordinator
Allison Gegzna
608-775-2961
allison.gegzna@emplifyhealth.org
Public Contact Information
podiatry_residency@emplifyhealth.org
6087752081

https://www.gundersenhealth.org/medical-education/residencies/podiatric-medicine-surgery
1900 South Avenue
Mail Stop C03-006A
LaCrosse, WI 54601
USA

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Program Overview

Program Emphasis

To train podiatric physicians who are excellent clinicians & understand science behind surgical procedures.

Experiences Offered

Anesthesiology
Behavioral Science
Dermatology
Emergency Room
Infectious Disease
Office Rotations
Orthopedics
Outpatient Clinic
Pathology Lab
Plastic Surgery
Podiatry
Podiatry Surgery
Radiology
Surgery
Trauma
Vascular Surgery
Wound Care Limb Salvage
Board Review
Book Club
Grand Rounds
Journal Club
Labs Cadaver Industry
Research
Lecture Series

Clerkship Overview

Our program accepts up to two clerks per month. During your clerkship month, we aim to give you exposure to all our attendings, working with our on-service residents to experience a taste of our program including clinic, OR and hospital rounds. You will deliver a presentation at the conclusion of your rotation. We include student clerks in all didactics including labs, classroom, and journal clubs. You will have the opportunity to sit down with our director to review your performance at the end of your rotation.

Clerkship Information

Clerkship application requirements

Applicant Requirements

Background Check
Background Check Type: Wisconsin Caregiver Background Check
Background Check Cost: In accordance with affiliation agreement
Clerkship Fee: 0

Academic Requirements

Minimum GPA: 3.0
Minimum Rank: None
Requires Transcript
Requires CV

Housing Recommendations

Contact program for housing

Participating Months
February 2027
March 2027
April 2027
May 2027
June 2027
August 2027
September 2027
October 2027
November 2027
December 2027

Residency Overview

Three year program leading to eligibility for certification examination by the ABPS. Blends inpatient and outpatient experiences to closely resemble the practice of podiatric physicians. Two entry-level positions available. Faculty has a strong commitment to teaching, as does the whole institution. Our focus is to train podiatric physicians who are excellent clinicians and understand the basic science behind surgical procedures. Located in beautiful Western Wisconsin on the banks of the Mississippi River. Many sporting and cultural activities available year-round.

Residency Manual

Download the residency manual

Residency Information

Residency Start Date: June 29, 2027

Available Residencies

PMSR: 0
PMSR-RRA: 2

Annual Stipends

1st year: 73564
2nd year: 75302
3rd year: 77619
4th year:

Other Benefits

Provides CME Allowance
Provides Health Insurance
Provides Malpractice Insurance
Provides Meals
Provides Sick Leave
Provides Vacation

Affiliated Institutions

none.

Other Benefits Provided

Full cost of medical insurance premiums for residents and their immediate families (if applicable). We pay full cost of three supplemental plans to include hospital insurance, critical illness insurance, and accident insurance (single or family). Residents may enroll and participate in a 401k matching, which they are 100% vested after 30 days. Wellness stipend, customized lead and more.

Residency Application Requirements

Application Fee: 0
Minimum GPA: 3.0
Minimum Rank: None
Residency Gives Priority To Clerks

Other Residency Requirements

Accreditation: JCAHO
Licence Required For First Year: WI & MN TEP
Staff DPMs Count: 11
Other qualifications
ACLS
CPR
COTHMember
RescueFund
Additional Residency Programs
Bariatric Surgery Fellowship, Behavioral Health Fellowship, Internal Medicine, Family Medicine, Hematology/Oncology Fellowship, General Surgery, Optometry, Oral Surgery, Pharmacy, Sports Medicine, Transitional Year