Internal MedicineCommunity-based university affiliated

Lakeland Regional Health Program

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

See how you match

About Lakeland Regional Health Program

ACGME code
1401100960
Program director
Luis Daniel Lugo
Location
Lakeland, Florida
Data updated
October 11, 2026
Positions
20
First-year spots
Applicants
1,595
Latest cycle
IMG residents
38%
Share of current residents
Visa sponsorship
None
For residents

Lakeland Regional Health Program is a community-based university affiliated Internal Medicine residency program in Lakeland, Florida, sponsored by Lakeland Regional Health. It offers 20 first-year positions, higher than the typical Internal Medicine program (14).

In the latest application cycle the program received 1,595 applications.

International medical graduates (IMGs) make up about 38% of current residents, compared with a median of 46.5% across Internal Medicine programs. The program does not report sponsoring J-1 or H-1B visas.

Residents work about 65 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
  • Step 2 CK scores of interviewed applicants
  • Residents' medical schools and countries
  • Signals and geographic preference

See how much sending a program signal, or a matching geographic preference, raised interview chances at this program.

You can unlock these details for 2 programs for free, no account needed. After that, create a free account to keep going.

Is Lakeland Regional Health Program a good fit for you?

Create a free account, enter your scores, visa needs and graduation year, and get a program list ranked by how well each program fits your profile.

Create a free account

Applications and interviews

Positions offered
20
Letters of recommendation
At least 3
Visa sponsorship
None

Current residents

Residents by medical school type

  • US MD graduates15%
  • US DO graduates47%
  • US IMGs25%
  • Non-US IMGs13%

Demographics

  • Women48%
  • Men52%
  • White37%
  • Asian32%
  • Black or African American5%
  • Hispanic or Latino23%
  • Other3%

Contact and location

Program director
Luis Daniel Lugo
Program coordinator
Brittany Harris
Coordinator phone
(863) 687-1100
Sponsoring institution
Lakeland Regional Health

1324 Lakeland Hills Blvd Lakeland, FL 33801 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 38% of residents at Lakeland Regional Health Program are international medical graduates, so the program is considered IMG-friendly. For comparison, the median Internal Medicine program has 46.5% IMG residents.

How many residency positions does Lakeland Regional Health Program offer?

Lakeland Regional Health Program offers 20 first-year Internal Medicine positions, and 20 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 and score range of interviewed applicants. Unlock the screening details above to see them. Across Internal Medicine programs, the median Step 2 CK score of interviewed applicants is about 246.

Where is Lakeland Regional Health Program located?

Lakeland Regional Health Program is located at 1324 Lakeland Hills Blvd Lakeland, FL 33801. Its sponsoring institution is Lakeland Regional Health.

Who is the program director of Lakeland Regional Health Program?

The program director is Luis Daniel Lugo. The program coordinator, Brittany Harris, is the usual contact for application questions.

More Internal Medicine programs nearby