Transitional YearCommunity-based university affiliated

Lakeland Regional Health Program

Transitional Year residency program in Lakeland, Florida, sponsored by Lakeland Regional Health.

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About 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
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.