[Mayo Clinic](https://www.mayoclinic.org)

January 2026 (Full residency application deadline)

Standard PGY-1 residency stipend and benefits; three-year accredited training program.

Comprehensive, patient-centered family medicine residency in La Crosse, WI, emphasizing community, wellness, and the biopsychosocial model.

--- ## Description The Family Medicine Residency at Mayo Clinic in La Crosse, Wisconsin, is a three-year, fully accredited graduate medical education program focused on training highly skilled, compassionate family physicians. The program emphasizes a patient-centered approach, the biopsychosocial model, and care for the whole person within the family and community context. Residents benefit from close mentorship with expert faculty, robust clinical and educational resources, and a supportive environment prioritizing prevention, wellness, and high-quality outpatient care. The program has a longstanding reputation for excellence and consistently produces graduates who are in demand both regionally and nationally. --- ## Due Dates - January 2026 (anticipated/projected): Full residency application deadline *All dates are projected based on the annual cycle; check the program page for updates.* --- ## Funding Amount - Residents receive a standard PGY-1 stipend and benefits package, with increases in subsequent years. - The program is three years in duration and includes comprehensive health, dental, and other benefits. [Details on stipend and benefits are available here.](https://college.mayo.edu/academics/residencies-and-fellowships/family-medicine-residency-la-crosse-wisconsin/stipend-and-benefits/) --- ## Eligibility - Applicants must have graduated from an accredited medical school (MD or DO). - Successful completion of USMLE or COMLEX exams is required. - At least one letter of recommendation must be from a board-certified family physician. - International medical graduates must meet additional requirements (such as ECFMG certification). - The program participates in the National Resident Matching Program (NRMP). --- ## Application Process - Applications must be submitted through the Electronic Residency Application Service (ERAS). - The program code and further application instructions are provided on the [official application process page](https://college.mayo.edu/academics/residencies-and-fellowships/family-medicine-residency-la-crosse-wisconsin/application-process/). - Required materials include a personal statement, medical school transcripts, USMLE/COMLEX scores, letters of recommendation, and a dean’s letter. - Interviews are conducted both in-person and virtually. - The program is part of the NRMP Match. --- ## Additional Information - The residency is fully accredited by the Accreditation Council for Graduate Medical Education (ACGME) and has maintained maximum accreditation status for multiple cycles. - Rotations and electives are available, including opportunities for global health and osteopathic recognition. - The program offers a supportive, wellness-focused environment and is ranked among the top family medicine residencies in the Midwest and nationally. --- ## External Links - [Program Overview](https://college.mayo.edu/academics/residencies-and-fellowships/family-medicine-residency-la-crosse-wisconsin/) - [Application Process](https://college.mayo.edu/academics/residencies-and-fellowships/family-medicine-residency-la-crosse-wisconsin/application-process/) - [Stipend and Benefits](https://college.mayo.edu/academics/residencies-and-fellowships/family-medicine-residency-la-crosse-wisconsin/stipend-and-benefits/) - [Contact Page](https://college.mayo.edu/admissions-and-tuition/contact/) --- ## Contact Information | Name | Role | Email | Phone | |---------------------|---------------------|------------------------------------|---------------| | John Merfeld, M.D. | Program Director | [lafammedres@mayo.edu](mailto:lafammedres@mayo.edu) | | | Katlyn Sylvester | Program Coordinator | [lafammedres@mayo.edu](mailto:lafammedres@mayo.edu) | | | Mayo Clinic General | | | 507-284-2511 |

Family Medicine Residency - Mayo Clinic

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