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Gundersen Lutheran

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Externship

Location
La Crosse, WI
Program offered
Yes — explicitly stated
D3 eligibility
Yes — explicitly stated
Eligible students & prerequisites
See the dated AAOMS entry below for student eligibility and prerequisites. Confirm current requirements with the program.
When to apply
Listed in the 2026-02-24 AAOMS directory. Current visit dates and openings must be confirmed with the program.
Visit length
1 week
Application method
Use the application instructions and contact information in the AAOMS entry below; confirm that they remain current.
Document checklist
Not confirmed

Official externship source & instructions ↗

AAOMS directory entry — requirements and contact information

Gundersen Health Systems · Source date: 2026-02-24 · Page 36

1900 South Avenue La Crosse, WI 54601- Director/Contact: Martin Koop, DDS Phone: (608) 782-7300 Fax: E-mail: kathryn.thoen@gundersenhealth.org

Description/Requirements: The Department of Oral & Maxillofacial Surgery at Gundersen Health Systems offers a one-week externship in Oral & Maxillofacial Surgery with complimentary housing. This externship is designed to give highly motivated dental students a full scope experience in OMFS through both the inpatient and outpatient setting. Selected applicants are integrated onto our OMFS service and provided with a firsthand perspective of residency training. Externships are open to 3rd and 4th year dental students in good academic standing. The following items are required for an externship at GHS. 1. Current Curriculum vitae 2. Dean's letter stating the student is in good academic standing 3. Proof of malpractice insurance coverage 4. Record of current immunizations Email all documents to kathryn.thoen@gundersenhealth.org Applications will be approved by Dr. Martin Koop, DDS. For more information contact: Kathryn Thoen Residency Program Administrator Gundersen Health Systems Department of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery 1900 South Avenue La Crosse, WI 54601 Email: kathryn.thoen@gundersenhealth.org

AAOMS source PDF ↗

The linked directory may be revised after the supplied edition. Newer program instructions take precedence.

Last reviewed: 2026-09-22. Confirm current requirements and availability with the program. Summaries are not a complete application packet.