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Lakeland Regional Health Program

Emergency MedicineCommunity-based university affiliatedIMG: HIGH
Lakeland, FL(Lakeland, FL Metropolitan Area Metro)
45
Positions
#230
Specialty Rank
$65,619
PGY1 Salary
30.0%
IMG %
#230
Emergency Medicine Ranking
19th Percentile
Top 81% of programs

Program Overview

Program Details

ACGME Code:
1101100208
NRMP Code:
2323110C0YOG
Program Type:
Community-based university affiliated
Total Positions:
45
Interviews:
284

Contact Information

Andrew Robert Barbera
Program Director

Admission Requirements

Years of Graduation Cutoff:
5 years
Visa Sponsorship:
-

Training Details

Training Structure

Avg Hours/Week:
54
Max Hours on Duty:
12
Avg 24hr Off Duty:
2
Lecture/Conference Hours:
5/week
Night Float:
No
Vacation Days:
28
Faculty Ratio:
0.40

Faculty & Teaching Environment

Total Physicians:
17
Non-Physician Staff:
1
0
Female Faculty:
17.6%

Special Features & Unique Opportunities

The Lakeland Regional Health Emergency Medicine Residency Program's mission is to educate, mentor, and develop the next generation of emergency medicine physicians, fully qualified to deliver outstanding, efficient medical care with compassion, integrity, and respect. The Lakeland Regional Health Emergency Medicine Residency Program is designed to provide emergency medicine residents with the skills, knowledge, and experience required to become excellent emergency medicine physicians.

Program Offers & Benefits

  • Free parking
  • On-call meal allowance
  • iPads, tablets, etc., or technology allowance

Educational Opportunities

  • Curriculum to develop health systems leadership skills (e.g., QI project leadership, community/organizational advocacy)
  • Formal program to foster interprofessional teamwork
  • Economics of health care systems curriculum
  • Debt management/financial counseling
  • Academic support for USMLE Step 3 preparation
  • Resident/fellow retreats
  • Off-campus electives

Research Opportunities

Research Rotation

Optional

0

Salary Progression

$65,619
PGY-1
$68,517
PGY-2
$71,106
PGY-3
00

Benefits Package Details

Dental Coverage:Institution & Resident Share Cost
Disability Insurance:Institution & Resident Share Cost
Group Life Insurance:Institution & Resident Share Cost
Major Medical Coverage:Institution & Resident Share Cost
Inpatient Mental Health:Institution & Resident Share Cost
Outpatient Mental Health:Institution & Resident Share Cost
Major Medical (Residents):Institution & Resident Share Cost
Major Medical (Dependents):Institution & Resident Share Cost

Location & Lifestyle

Location Overview

City & State
Lakeland, FL
Metropolitan Area
Lakeland, FL Metropolitan Area
Geographic Region
South Atlantic
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Cost of Living & Housing

Cost of Living Index
98(US avg: 100)
Median Home Price
$447K
Median Monthly Rent
$1.9K/mo
Median Household Income
$64K
Rent as % of Resident Salary
34.4%(FREIDA)

Demographics & Community

Population
425K
Median Age
28 years
Bachelor's Degree or Higher
0.39
Poverty Rate
28.0%
Unemployment Rate
11.0%

Climate & Weather

Summer
78°F
Winter
63°F
Sunny Days
244 days
Precipitation
59"
Humidity
53%

Local Cost of Goods & Services

Coffee
$5.26
Restaurant Meal
15.21
Gas (per gallon)
$4.45
Gym Membership
52

Purchasing Power AnalysisEnhanced Data

Nominal Salary
$65,619
Cost-Adjusted Salary
$66,958
Value Rating
Good
Cost data updated: 6/12/2025

Application Information

Program Details

ACGME Code:
1101100208
NRMP Code:
2323110C0YOG
Total Positions:
45
Interviews:
284
Program Type:
Community-based university affiliated

Contact Information

Program Director:
Andrew Robert Barbera
Program Website:
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More Information:
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Application Timeline

Application Period:
7/1/2026 - 10/1/2026
Interview Period:
10/7/2026 - 1/31/2027
Video Interviews:
Not Available

Application Requirements

Required Letters:
2
Moonlighting Allowed:
Yes

Examination Requirements

USMLE Requirements

Step 1 Required:
No
Step 2 Required:
No

COMLEX Requirements

COMLEX Level 1:
Yes
COMLEX Level 2:
No

Program Start Dates & Match Information

Start Dates

Available Start Dates:
June, July
July Start Date:
July

Match Information

NRMP Main Match:
Yes
NRMP Codes:
2323110C0

Institution & Program Size Details

Institution Information

Institution:
Lakeland Regional Medical Center
Primary Teaching Site:
Lakeland Regional Medical Center
Contact Person:
Latonda Knight
Contact Email:
emresidency@mylrh.org

Program Size by Year

First Year Positions:
15
Positions by Year:
PGY-1:15
PGY-2:15
PGY-3:15

Program Policies & Additional Information

Smoking Policy:
Smoking Allowed
Salary Tax Status:
Yes

IMG/DO Friendliness

International Medical Graduates (IMG)

Years of Graduation Cutoff
5 years
Visa Sponsorship
-
IMG Percentage
30.0%
IMG Classification
HIGH

Doctor of Osteopathic Medicine (DO)

DO Percentage
60.0%
DO Classification
HIGH

Rankings & Reputation

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