Lakeland Regional Health Program
Internal MedicineCommunity-based university affiliatedIMG: HIGH
Lakeland, FL(Lakeland, FL Metropolitan Area Metro)
60
Positions
#232
Specialty Rank
$65,619
PGY1 Salary
37.5%
IMG %
#232
Internal Medicine Ranking
60th Percentile
Top 40% of programs
Program Overview
Program Details
- ACGME Code:
- 1401100960
- NRMP Code:
- 2323140C0YOG
- Program Type:
- Community-based university affiliated
- Total Positions:
- 60
- Interviews:
- 20
Contact Information
Admission Requirements
- Min Step 2 Score:
- 250
- Years of Graduation Cutoff:
- 5 years
- Visa Sponsorship:
- -
Training Details
Training Structure
- Avg Hours/Week:
- 65
- Max Hours on Duty:
- 14
- Avg 24hr Off Duty:
- 1.5
- Lecture/Conference Hours:
- 8/week
- Night Float:
- Yes
- Vacation Days:
- 28
- Faculty Ratio:
- 1.20
Faculty & Teaching Environment
- Total Physicians:
- 70
- Non-Physician Staff:
- 2
- Female Faculty:
- 50%
- Outpatient Clinic Hours:
- 35%
Special Features & Unique Opportunities
Train at one of Florida's largest hospitals and fastest-growing counties. Our IM program features Level II Trauma Center exposure, the 2nd busiest ED in the U.S., strong scholarly output, AI-integrated POCUS, and a 6+2 wellness-based schedule. Highlights include robust mentorship, leadership and procedure electives, and diverse patient population-offering exceptional clinical depth and academic opportunity. -
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)
- Instruction in medical Spanish or other non-English language
- Economics of health care systems curriculum
- Debt management/financial counseling
- Academic support for USMLE Step 3 preparation
- Resident/fellow retreats
- Hospice/home care experience
- MPH, MBA, PhD or other advanced degree training
Research Opportunities
Research Rotation
Required
Duration
999 weeks
Salary Progression
$65,619
PGY-1
$68,517
PGY-2
$71,106
PGY-3
Benefits Package Details
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Location & Lifestyle
Location Overview
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
Cost data updated: 6/12/2025
Application Information
Program Details
- ACGME Code:
- 1401100960
- NRMP Code:
- 2323140C0YOG
- Total Positions:
- 60
- Interviews:
- 20
- Program Type:
- Community-based university affiliated
Contact Information
- Program Director:
- Luis Daniel Lugo
- Program Website:
- Visit Website
- More Information:
- More Information
Application Timeline
- Application Period:
- 9/3/2026 - 2/1/2027
- Interview Period:
- 10/1/2026 - 2/26/2027
- Video Interviews:
- Not Available
Application Requirements
- Required Letters:
- 3
- Moonlighting Allowed:
- Yes
Examination Requirements
USMLE Requirements
- Step 1 Required:
- No
- Step 2 Required:
- No
- Min Step 1 Score:
- 240
- Min Step 2 Score:
- 245
COMLEX Requirements
- COMLEX Level 1:
- Yes
- COMLEX Level 2:
- Yes
Program Start Dates & Match Information
Start Dates
- Available Start Dates:
- July
- July Start Date:
- July
Match Information
- NRMP Main Match:
- Yes
- NRMP Codes:
- 2323140C0
Institution & Program Size Details
Institution Information
- Institution:
- Lakeland Regional Medical Center
- Primary Teaching Site:
- Lakeland Regional Medical Center
- Contact Person:
- Therisa Humphries
- Contact Email:
- therisa.humphries@mylrh.org
Program Size by Year
- First Year Positions:
- 20
- Positions by Year:
- PGY-1:20PGY-2:20PGY-3:20
Program Policies & Additional Information
- Smoking Policy:
- No Smoking
- Salary Tax Status:
- Yes
- Paid Leave Days:
- 28
IMG/DO Friendliness
International Medical Graduates (IMG)
- Min Step 2 Score
- 245
- Years of Graduation Cutoff
- 5 years
- Visa Sponsorship
- -
- IMG Percentage
- 37.5%
- IMG Classification
- HIGH
Doctor of Osteopathic Medicine (DO)
- DO Percentage
- 50.0%
- DO Classification
- HIGH
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