Mayo Clinic Health System-Franciscan Healthcare Program

The Mayo Clinic Health System-Franciscan Healthcare Family Medicine Residency Program in La Crosse, Wisconsin, offers a comprehensive training experience focused on preparing residents for successful practices in small communities and a dynamic medical environment. The program emphasizes individualized and holistic patient care within the family and community context.

Application Process:

• Positions: Six positions available annually for the Family Medicine Residency.
• Qualifications: Applicants must be recent graduates or graduating within the past two years from medical school. They must apply through ERAS and enroll in the NRMP match. Successful candidates should complete USMLE or COMLEX Steps 1, 2, and Clinical Skills Assessment before their interview.
• Application Deadline: Submit applications and supporting documents by December 31 preceding the start date in July.
• Letters of Recommendation: At least one of three letters required must be from a practicing, board-certified family physician.
• Interviews: Candidates considered for appointment will be invited for personal interviews from October to January.

Resident Benefits:

• Stipend: Yearly stipends for PGY levels 1 to 3 ranging from $67,091 to $72,299 for the 2023-2024 academic year.
• Benefits: Various benefits, including insurance coverage, disability and life insurance, pension plan, tax-deferred savings plan, malpractice insurance, and more.
• Curriculum: Structured rotation schedule across PGY levels focusing on family medicine, internal medicine, obstetrics, pediatrics, and various specialties.

Additional Programs:

• Osteopathic Recognition Track: Incorporates osteopathic manipulative medicine into clinical practices.
• Elective Rotations: Diverse elective opportunities in various specialties totaling 22 weeks.
• Global Health Elective: Opportunity to engage in international medical practices for one to eight weeks.

Residents enjoy organized activities, such as resident retreats, personal/professional development courses, and various community engagement activities. The program fosters a supportive learning environment and offers residents opportunities for wellness and personal growth outside the hospital setting.

In addition, the residency program is set in La Crosse, Wisconsin, a vibrant community with abundant outdoor activities and cultural attractions, providing residents with a well-rounded experience both professionally and personally. Residents have easy access to numerous amenities, scenic views, and recreational activities, making La Crosse an attractive place for both work and leisure.