PsychiatryCommunity-based university affiliated

Lakeland Regional Health Program

Psychiatry residency program in Lakeland, Florida, sponsored by Lakeland Regional Health.

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About Lakeland Regional Health Program

ACGME code
4001100003
Program director
Shirley Alleyne
Location
Lakeland, Florida
Data updated
October 11, 2026
Positions
4
First-year spots
Applicants
569
Latest cycle
Interview rate
11.6%
Of applicants invited
IMG residents
17%
Share of current residents
Visa sponsorship
None
For residents

Lakeland Regional Health Program is a community-based university affiliated Psychiatry residency program in Lakeland, Florida, sponsored by Lakeland Regional Health. It offers 4 first-year positions, lower than the typical Psychiatry program (7).

In the latest application cycle the program received 569 applications and invited about 11.6% of applicants to interview. That is close to the typical Psychiatry interview rate of 11.4%.

International medical graduates (IMGs) make up about 17% of current residents, compared with a median of 8% across Psychiatry programs. The program does not report sponsoring J-1 or H-1B visas.

Residents work about 50 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

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Applications and interviews

Positions offered
4
Interview rate
11.6%
Letters of recommendation
At least 3
Visa sponsorship
None

Current residents

Residents by medical school type

  • US MD graduates8%
  • US DO graduates75%
  • US IMGs17%
  • Non-US IMGs0%

Demographics

  • Women58%
  • Men42%
  • White58%
  • Asian50%
  • Hispanic or Latino17%

Contact and location

Program director
Shirley Alleyne
Program coordinator
Taylor Wallace
Coordinator phone
(863) 687-1100
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 17% of residents at Lakeland Regional Health Program are international medical graduates, so the program accepts some IMGs. For comparison, the median Psychiatry program has 8% IMG residents.

How many residency positions does Lakeland Regional Health Program offer?

Lakeland Regional Health Program offers 4 first-year Psychiatry positions, and 4 were filled in the latest Match.

How competitive is Lakeland Regional Health Program?

Lakeland Regional Health Program received 569 applications and interviewed about 11.6% of applicants. The typical Psychiatry program interviews about 11.4%.

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 Psychiatry programs, the median Step 2 CK score of interviewed applicants is about 245.

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 Shirley Alleyne. The program coordinator, Taylor Wallace, is the usual contact for application questions.