Graduate Medical Education

Training the Next Generation of Physicians

For more than 100 years, Lakeland Regional Health has provided trusted, advanced care to our community. With state-of-the-art facilities, advanced technologies and equipment, and a dedicated faculty, we prepare medical students for a lifetime of compassionate medical care and service.

About Us

Lakeland Regional Health is a not-for-profit health system committed to improving the health and well-being of the community. As a 910-bed medical center — the ninth largest hospital in Florida — we provide comprehensive specialties and exceptional training opportunities. Lakeland Regional Health is the only hospital in Polk County with three hybrid operating rooms and a hybrid catheterization lab.

Lakeland Regional Health is at the forefront of advanced care and is dedicated to educating future physicians. Students gain hands-on, supervised patient care experience with diverse populations under the guidance of faculty dedicated to helping them develop skills and knowledge to excel.

Residency & Fellowship Programs

We are pleased to offer a variety of residency and fellowship programs that provide comprehensive training across multiple specialties.

Accredited Residency Programs

Emergency Medicine
Family Medicine
General Surgery
Internal Medicine
Psychiatry
Transitional Year

Accredited Fellowship Programs

Cardiology
Pulmonary and Critical Care Medicine
Surgical Critical Care

Student Opportunities & Expectations

Medical students at Lakeland Regional Health engage in valuable, real-world learning experiences in a structured, supportive environment. These opportunities support student growth, professional growth, and compassionate care.

Student Opportunities

Engage in clinical documentation using the hospital’s EMR systems: Cerner (inpatient) and EPIC (outpatient)
Participate in surgeries and deliveries alongside experienced clinicians
Attend monthly Grand Rounds in Internal Medicine, General Surgery, Psychiatry, and Emergency Medicine
Benefit from a schedule with no overnight or on-call shifts

Medical Students

Lakeland Regional Health is dedicated to providing top-tier Graduate Medical Education with a team of experienced faculty committed to shaping the next generation of medical professionals. Our Graduate Medical Education program offers comprehensive specialties and unparalleled training opportunities. At Lakeland, you’ll receive the guidance and experience needed to excel in a lifetime of compassionate medical service.

For fouth-year medical students interested in applying for an elective rotation at Lakeland Regional Health, please visit our Institution page via VSLO:

Visiting Student Learning Opportunities™ (VSLO®) | Students & Residents

(We are only accepting elective rotation applications via VSLO at this time.)

Medical Student Testimonials

“The faculty on this rotation were committed to both great patient care and providing a wonderful experience for their students. They were always friendly, knowledgeable, and excited to teach. It never felt like I had a dumb question, and it was a great environment to develop my skills because there was lots of practice.”

“All of the attending physicians are knowledgeable and take the extra time out of their days to make sure we learn and have ample time for questions.”

“I saw a wide variety of patients including inpatient and outpatient. Every single preceptor I was with made me feel like part of the team. Each one spent extra time with me to teach topics and concepts. They mentored me in different ways, helping me reach my goal of learning the most psychiatry I can that is especially applicable to EM. I was able to complete a research project on the rotation and got great feedback from Dr. Pullara and Dr. Alleyne.”

“Dr. Hinds took the time to teach me during her busy clinic. This was one of the busiest practices I have seen, and she still took the time to make sure I was learning, examining patients, and feeling comfortable on the rotation.”

“I enjoyed getting to learn procedures such as steroid injections. Both Dr. McCann and Dr. Hammad made me feel very comfortable on this rotation and gave me a lot of autonomy to see patients and come up with a plan. They both took extra time to mentor me as well as teach me topics throughout the rotation.”

APP Clinical Students

Lakeland Regional Health offers dynamic training programs conducted as part of formal clinical education rotations with schools under affiliation with LRH. These programs include opportunities for Advanced Practice Registered Nurses, Physician Assistants, Certified Radiology Assistants, Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetists, and Certified Nurse Midwives. Students gain hands-on experience in a high-impact, real-world setting, where expert faculty guide you every step of the way, preparing you for a rewarding career in healthcare.

Please use the Student Application link to get started:

GME APP Student Application

Please refer to our GME Policy for additional information and our eligibility requirements.

Clinical Observations

If you are a physician, college student, or practitioner interested in shadowing/observing a member of the LRH credentialed staff, please use the following link to get started on an application:

GME Observation Application

Please refer to our GME Policy for additional information and our eligibility requirements.

High school students and/or adults not meeting the eligibility requirements must contact the Talent Division at TalentServices@myLRH.org for possible inclusion under Volunteers, Students, Observations & Tours.