Lakeland Regional Health Program Transitional Year Residency
Transitional Year residency program in Lakeland, Florida, sponsored by Lakeland Regional Health.
See how you matchAbout Lakeland Regional Health Program
- ACGME code
- 9991100005
- Program director
- Melissa Rusli
- Location
- Lakeland, Florida
- Data updated
- October 11, 2026
- Applicants
- 577
- Latest cycle
- IMG residents
- 0%
- Share of current residents
- Visa sponsorship
- None
- For residents
Lakeland Regional Health Program is a community-based university affiliated Transitional Year residency program in Lakeland, Florida, sponsored by Lakeland Regional Health.
In the latest application cycle the program received 577 applications.
None of the program's current residents are international medical graduates (IMGs), while the median Transitional Year program has 0%. The program does not report sponsoring J-1 or H-1B visas.
Residents work about 49 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
- Application deadline
- Residents' medical schools and countries
- Signals and geographic preference
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Applications and interviews
- Letters of recommendation
- At least 3
- Visa sponsorship
- None
Current residents
Residents by medical school type
- US MD graduates75%
- US DO graduates25%
- US IMGs0%
- Non-US IMGs0%
Demographics
- Women42%
- Men58%
- White67%
- Asian8%
- Black or African American17%
- Hispanic or Latino8%
Contact and location
- Program director
- Melissa Rusli
- Program coordinator
- Dania Mendoza
- Coordinator phone
- (863) 687-1100
- Program phone
- (863) 687-1000
- [email protected]
- Website
- Program website
- 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?
Lakeland Regional Health Program currently has no international medical graduates among its residents. For comparison, the median Transitional Year program has 0% IMG residents.
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 Transitional Year programs, the median Step 2 CK score of interviewed applicants is about 255.
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 Melissa Rusli. The program coordinator, Dania Mendoza, is the usual contact for application questions.