Lakeland Regional Health Program

Lakeland, FLLast Updated: 2/19/2026

About This Program

Fellows will have access to advanced imaging technologies like cardiac MRI, CT imaging, 3D mapping for electrophysiology, and much more. - Fellows receive exposure to both high-volume, complex cases and the latest medical technologies. Our cardiology fellowship program places balanced emphasis on clinical, academic, and research activities with excellence. - Our fellowship fosters a culture of collaboration and mentorship, with an emphasis on professional development and academic growth.

Program Length

3 Years

First Year Positions

3 Positions

Application Deadline

Aug 31, 2025

Avg Work Hours

65 Hours/Week

Program Setting

Community/University

Application Service

ERAS

Program Statistics

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Compensation

$76k-$82k

-- Vacation Days
-- Sick Days

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Types of Graduates

Resident Gender

Contact Information

Program Director

Joel Fernandez, MD
Lakeland Regional Health

[email protected]

Primary Program Contact

Kesnearsha Dorvilier, MD
Lakeland Regional Health

[email protected]
(863) 687-1100

Survey Received: 6/11/2025

Program ID: 1411114012

Locations

Sponsor Location

PRIMARY TEACHING SITE

Lakeland Regional Health

1324 Lakeland Hills Blvd
Lakeland, FL 33805-4543

Participant Locations

Orlando Health

1414 Kuhl Ave
Orlando, FL 32806

Application Information

Applicant Interview Format

Virtual

Interviews Conducted Last Year

Interviews/First Year Positions

Program Participation

Participates In

Advanced or Fellowship Match of NRMP

Code: --

ERAS®

Yes

Doesn't Participate In

Main Match of the National Resident Matching Program (NRMP)
San Francisco Match
Military Match
Urology Match

Medical Exam Licensing Requirements for Interview Consideration

U.S. MD Applicants

Must Have Passed Step 1

Yes

Must Have Passed Step 2

Yes

IMG Applicants

Must Have Passed Step 1

Must Have Passed Step 2

DO Applicants

Must Have Passed COMLEX Level 1

Yes

Must Have Passed COMLEX Level 2

Yes

Must Have Passed Step 1

Must Have Passed Step 2

Recommendation Letter Requirements

Total required letters of recommendation (excludes MSPE and Dean's letter)

Minimum

3 Letters

Maximum

4 Letters

Required specialty-specific letters of evaluation within total letters of recommendation

Letter from a department chair

Additional Eligibility Information

Requires Previous GME

Yes

Number of previous GME years required

3 year(s)

Offers Preliminary Positions

Required Specialty-Specific Away Rotations

Required Supplemental Information

Osteopathic Recognition

Medical School Graduation Timeline

Data not provided by program

Gap Experience Requirement

Data not provided by program

Resident / Fellow Characteristics

Three year averages. Medical school type does not include graduates of Canadian schools.

Types of Graduates

Resident Gender

Program Faculty

Faculty/Resident Ratio

0.8:1

Program Faculty

Female Faculty

14.3%

Faculty Distribution

Physicians (7)

Non-Physicians (--)

Work Environment

Work Schedule

Program Start Dates

July 1

Avg Hours/Week on Duty (During First Year)

65 Hours

Maximum Consecutive Hours on Duty (During First Year)

14 Hours

Avg Number of 24 Hour Off Duty Periods Per Week (During First Year)

1.50

Program Allows Moonlighting (Beyond PGY-1)

Night Float System

Yes

Call Schedule

Most Taxing Schedule & Frequency Per Year

Beeper or Home Call (Weeks / Year)

Year 1 - N/A

NGO

Year 2 - N/A

NGO

Year 3 - N/A

NGO

NA = Not Applicable

NGO = Negotiable

OTH = Other

Visa Status

This program will consider an appropriately qualified applicant with the following visa or visa status. Contact the program for additional information.

J-1 visa sponsorship through ECFMG

H-1B visa

F-1 visa (OPT 1st year)

Program Size

Current Residents

PGY-1s3

PGY-2s3

PGY-3s3

Key Dates & Timelines

2026 - 2027

AUG31

Application Due

Aug 31, 2025

AUG18

Interview Period Starts

Aug 18, 2025 - Sep 25, 2025

2027 - 2028

AUG31

Application Due

Aug 31, 2026

AUG3

Interview Period Starts

Aug 3, 2026 - Sep 24, 2026

Average PGY-1 Educational Environment

Structured Didactic Activities

Hospital Outpatient

10%

Non-Hospital Ambulatory Care

N/A

Employment Policies & Benefits

Free parking

On-call meal allowance

iPads, tablets, etc., or technology allowance

Educational Benefits

Offered

Curriculum to develop health systems leadership skills (e.g., QI project leadership, community/organizational advocacy)

Yes

Instruction in medical Spanish or other non-English language

Yes

Economics of health care systems curriculum

Yes

Debt management/financial counseling

Yes

Resident/fellow retreats

Yes

Research rotation

Required NGO (wks)

Not Offered

Integrative medicine curriculum

Formal program to foster interprofessional teamwork

Alternative/complementary medicine curriculum

Academic support for USMLE Step 3 and/or COMLEX-USA Level 3 preparation

International experience/global health

Off-campus electives

Hospice/home care experience

MPH, MBA, PhD or other advanced degree training

Tracks & Educational Features

Data not provided by program

Evaluations

Program Evaluations

Aggregate resident Milestone achievements

Yes

Graduates’ board certification pass rates

Yes

Performance-based assessment scores (e.g. OSCE, patient or computer simulations)

Yes

Resident Evaluations

Patient surveys

Yes

Portfolio system

Yes

Objective structured clinical examinations (OSCE)

Medical Insurance Coverage

Institution & Resident Share Cost

Major medical for residents
Major medical for dependents
Major medical for domestic partners
Inpatient mental health
Group life insurance
Dental insurance
Disability insurance

Fully Paid by Institution

Salary Compensation

$76k-$82k

PGY-4 through PGY-6

PGY-4

$75,874

PGY-5

$78,800

PGY-6

$81,733

Salary paid by a non-profit institution.

Vacation & Sick Days

Vacation Days--

Sick Days--

Family & Medical Leave Policy

Maximum # of paid days

28 days

Maximum # of unpaid days

Quality of Life Information*

Lakeland, FL

Purchasing Power Index

Safety Index

Health Care Index

Climate Index

Cost of Living Index

Property Price to Income Ratio

Traffic Commute Time Index

Pollution Index

Estimated Monthly Costs

Estimated cost does not include rent.

Family of 4

Single Person

*Source: Numbeo

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Lakeland Regional Health Program

About This Program

Program Statistics

Compensation

Types of Graduates

Resident Gender

Contact Information

Program Director

Primary Program Contact

Locations

Application Information

Participates In

Doesn't Participate In

U.S. MD Applicants

IMG Applicants

DO Applicants

Total required letters of recommendation (excludes MSPE and Dean's letter)

Required specialty-specific letters of evaluation within total letters of recommendation

Medical School Graduation Timeline

Gap Experience Requirement

Resident / Fellow Characteristics

Types of Graduates

Resident Gender

Program Faculty

Faculty Distribution

Work Environment

Visa Status

Program Size

Key Dates & Timelines

2026 - 2027

Application Due

Interview Period Starts

2027 - 2028

Application Due

Interview Period Starts

Average PGY-1 Educational Environment

Employment Policies & Benefits

Educational Benefits

Tracks & Educational Features

Data not provided by program

Evaluations

Medical Insurance Coverage

Salary Compensation

Vacation & Sick Days

Quality of Life Information*

Estimated Monthly Costs

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