Optometry Residents & Alumni
Our residents learn in a collaborative and supportive learning environment to enable them to practice in any setting.
Meet our residents
Karena Malluege, OD
2024-2025 Optometry with Ocular Disease Resident
Rachel McKuras, OD
2024-2025 Ocular Disease & Neuro-Optometric Rehabilitation Resident
Alumni & practice locations
2023-24 alumni
Samuel Soda, OD
Larson Eye Care, Sheboygan, Wis.
Emily Wangen, OD
HealthPartners - St. Louis Park, Twin Cities, Minn.
2022-23 alumni
Abolade Oduyemi, OD
Fromer Eye Centers, Manhattan, NY
Jennie Tomlinson, OD
Gundersen Health System, La Crosse, WI
2021-22 alumni
Rachel Warner, OD
Bauer & Clausen Eye Clinic, Billings, Mont.
Meagan Tucker, OD
W.K. Kellogg Eye Center, Ann Arbor, Mich.
2020-21 alumni
Megan Hafner, OD
Gundersen Health System, La Crosse, Wis.
MaKay Neilson, OD
Laughlin Air Force Base, Del Rio, Texas
2019-20 alumni
Brianne Herlitzke, OD
Shopko Vision, La Crosse, Wis.
Aimee Violette, OD
Health Partners, Minneapolis, Minn.
2018-19 alumni
Martin Williamson, OD
Gundersen Health System
Cathy Qin, OD
Millwoods Eye Clinic in Edmonton, AB Canada
Why Gundersen
Call La Crosse Home
We have it all in La Crosse, Wis. Our vibrant city and region support your dream lifestyle with a welcoming community, culture and outdoor adventure.
Housing
Steps from our flagship medical center in La Crosse, our housing options allow you to enjoy the company of your family and the comradery of your colleagues.
Prioritizing Your Wellness
As you learn how to become the clinician you aspire to be, we’ll provide space to prioritize your mind and body wellness, and reach the work-life balance you need.