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Lakeland Regional Health Program

Emergency Medicine residency program in Lakeland, Florida, sponsored by Lakeland Regional Health.

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About Lakeland Regional Health Program

ACGME code
1101100208
Program director
Andrew Barbera
Location
Lakeland, Florida
Data updated
October 11, 2026
Positions
15
First-year spots
IMG residents
20%
Share of current residents
Visa sponsorship
None
For residents

Lakeland Regional Health Program is a community-based university affiliated Emergency Medicine residency program in Lakeland, Florida, sponsored by Lakeland Regional Health. It offers 15 first-year positions, higher than the typical Emergency Medicine program (11).

International medical graduates (IMGs) make up about 20% of current residents, compared with a median of 8% across Emergency Medicine programs. The program does not report sponsoring J-1 or H-1B visas.

Residents work about 54 hours a week in their first year.

Requirements and screening

USMLE Step 1 is pass/fail, so Step 2 CK is the score programs screen on. These are the details IMGs most often need before deciding whether to apply.

  • Step 2 CK minimum score
  • Residents' medical schools and countries

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Applications and interviews

Positions offered
15
Letters of recommendation
At least 2
Visa sponsorship
None

Current residents

Residents by medical school type

  • US MD graduates9%
  • US DO graduates71%
  • US IMGs16%
  • Non-US IMGs4%

Demographics

  • Women53%
  • Men47%
  • White71%
  • Asian27%
  • Black or African American7%
  • Hispanic or Latino11%
  • Other2%

Contact and location

Program director
Andrew Barbera
Program coordinator
Jana Leon Martinez
Coordinator phone
(868) 687-1100
Program phone
(863) 687-2771
Sponsoring institution
Lakeland Regional Health

1324 Lakeland Hills Blvd Lakeland, FL 33805 Open in Google Maps

Lakeland Regional Health Program: frequently asked questions

Does Lakeland Regional Health Program sponsor visas?

Lakeland Regional Health Program does not report sponsoring J-1 or H-1B visas. International applicants who need a visa should confirm with the program before applying.

Is Lakeland Regional Health Program IMG-friendly?

About 20% of residents at Lakeland Regional Health Program are international medical graduates, so the program accepts some IMGs. For comparison, the median Emergency Medicine program has 8% IMG residents.

How many residency positions does Lakeland Regional Health Program offer?

Lakeland Regional Health Program offers 15 first-year Emergency Medicine positions, and 15 were filled in the latest Match.

What Step 2 CK score do I need for Lakeland Regional Health Program?

USMLE Step 1 is now pass/fail, so Step 2 CK is the main score programs use to screen applicants. This page has Lakeland Regional Health Program's Step 2 CK minimum. Unlock the screening details above to see it.

Where is Lakeland Regional Health Program located?

Lakeland Regional Health Program is located at 1324 Lakeland Hills Blvd Lakeland, FL 33805. Its sponsoring institution is Lakeland Regional Health.

Who is the program director of Lakeland Regional Health Program?

The program director is Andrew Barbera. The program coordinator, Jana Leon Martinez, is the usual contact for application questions.