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

Attn: Johanna Berg, Program Administrator

1900 South Avenue - C03-006A

La Crosse, WI 54601

CASPR # 0363

CRIP Section 2

Rescue Fund Insured: yes

COTH Member: yes

Entry Level Positions: n/a

Type

# Approved

# Filling

Director

Devin C. Simonson DPM

Phone: 608-775-2961

Program E-mail: dcsimons@gundersenhealth.org

Program Web Site: https://www.gundersenhealth.org/medical-education/residencies/podiatric-medicine-surgery

Hospital Description

Accreditation: JCAHO

Offers podiatry clerkship: yes

Staff DPMs: 7

Affiliated Institutions:

none.

Other 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

Clinical Experiences

Anesthesiology: yes

Behavioral Science: yes

Dermatology: yes

Diabetic Wound Care: yes

Emergency Room: yes

Family Practice: no

Internal Medicine: yes

Infectious Disease: yes

Neurology: no

Orthopedics: yes

Office Rotations: yes

Outpatient Clinic: yes

Pathology/Lab: yes

Pediatrics: no

Plastic Surgery: yes

Podiatry: yes

Podiatry (Surgery): yes

Radiology: yes

Rehabilitation: no

Rheumatology: yes

Surgery: yes

Trauma: yes

Vascular Surgery: yes

Other Clinical Experiences:

none.

Program Emphasis:

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

Didactic Program

Grand Rounds: yes

Book Club: yes

Journal Club: yes

Research: yes

Lecture Series: yes

Resident Benefits

Stipends

First Year: $68,675.25

Second Year: $70,297.50

Third Year: $72,460.50

Fourth Year: n/a

CME Allowance: yes

Health Insurance: yes

Malpractice Insuarance: yes

Housing: yes

Meals: yes

Sick Leave: yes

Uniforms: yes

Vacation: yes

Other Resident Benefits:

none.

Applicant Requirements

Mail additional fees and required documents not included in your CASPR application and any non-electronic document to this address: 1900 South Avenue Mail Stop C03-006A, LaCrosse, WI 54601

NBPME Part III: No

Program Application Fee: $0

Refundable: n/a

Payable to:

n/a

Clerkship Required: yes

State Licensure: Training

ACLS: yes

CPR: yes

Minimum GPA: 3.0

Minimum Rank: no

Other Applicant Requirements:

n/a

Available Resources

Sample Contract: At CRIP

Benefit Package: Internet Site

Curriculum: Internet Site

Program 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 committment 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.