Lakeland Regional Health Program New Program!
The Lakeland Regional Health Program New Program! Hematology and Medical Oncology (Internal Medicine) fellowship in Lakeland, FL is listed by AAMC with ERAS status “Participating” for the 2027 cycle. Use the official program page for curriculum, training sites, eligibility, and current contacts.
About the program
New Lakeland Regional Health hematology and medical oncology fellowship with two fellows per year, building an inaugural class. Year 1 combines inpatient and outpatient hematology-oncology, year 2 includes a planned leukemia and BMT away rotation at MD Anderson, year 3 adds breast and possibly lung oncology; weekly teaching sessions and board review, weekly journal club, twice-yearly grand rounds and dedicated research blocks.
Summarized from the program’s official website. Confirm details with the program.
Program highlights
- Applications through ERAS and the NRMP with CV, transcript, personal statement, three letters and USMLE/COMLEX scores; visas are not sponsored at this time; benefits include tuition reimbursement, retirement plans, an educational stipend and a GME fitness center.
PGY salaries
PGY salaries have not been verified for this program.
Sources and verification
Research last checked November 2, 2026. Missing information is not an estimate.
- Address (verified, 2026-11-02): Stated on the official program pages listed. Source 1
- Contact page (verified, 2026-11-02): Stated on the official program pages listed. Source 1
- Contact phone (verified, 2026-11-02): Stated on the official program pages listed. Source 1
- Other leadership contacts (verified, 2026-11-02): Stated on the official program pages listed. Source 1
- Summary (verified, 2026-11-02): Stated on the official program pages listed. Source 1
- Program coordinator (verified, 2026-11-02): Stated on the official program pages listed. Source 1
- Program director (verified, 2026-11-02): Stated on the official program pages listed. Source 1
- Positions per year (verified, 2026-11-02): Stated on the official program pages listed. Source 1
- Highlights (verified, 2026-11-02): Stated on the official program pages listed. Source 1
- Official program website (verified, 2026-11-02): Stated on the official program pages listed. Source 1
Program leadership and contact
- Program director
- Imran Ahmad, MD, MPH
- Program coordinator
- Ayram Valdez
- Associate Program Director
- Muhammad Zain Farooq, MD
- Address
- Lakeland Regional Health Medical Center, 1324 Lakeland Hills Blvd, Lakeland, FL 33805
Program and application links
Review the official program page for training sites, curriculum, eligibility, required documents, deadlines, interview policy, visa sponsorship, and current openings.
Lakeland Regional Health Program New Program! Hematology and Medical Oncology fellowship at a glance
Lakeland Regional Health Program New Program! lists its Hematology and Medical Oncology fellowship in Lakeland, Florida. The directory holds 15 Hematology and Medical Oncology fellowship programs in Florida, 1 of them in Lakeland and 198 across 46 states and territories.
Applicants reach this program through: NRMP Specialties Matching Service. 15 Hematology and Medical Oncology fellowship programs in Florida use the same route. The listing is for the 2027 application cycle, with ERAS status “Participating”. 195 Hematology and Medical Oncology fellowship programs nationwide share that status.
Other Florida cities with a listed Hematology and Medical Oncology (Internal Medicine) fellowship: Deerfield Beach, Gainesville, Hialeah, Jacksonville, Miami, Orlando, Pembroke Pines, Plantation.
Counts come from this directory’s own records and change when the program list is updated. They describe the directory, not the quality of any program.
About Hematology and Medical Oncology fellowship training
Hematology and Medical Oncology is a fellowship that most applicants enter after an ACGME-accredited residency in Internal Medicine. Some specialties accept other pathways, so confirm eligibility with the program and the certifying board before applying.
Fellowships in hematology and medical oncology typically last 3 years.
General information about the specialty, not a statement about this program. Confirm details with the program.
How to apply to this fellowship
- Check that this specialty’s fellowship match runs through the NRMP Specialties Matching Service, and note its registration and ranking dates; fellowship calendars differ from the residency Match.
- Apply through ERAS (or the application service this specialty uses) with the documents the program lists.
- If you interview here, rank the program in the match by the specialty’s deadline.
Deadlines, required documents, interview policy and visa sponsorship differ between programs and years. The program’s own website is the authority.
Prepare your application
- The NRMP Residency Match, explained
- Residency interview preparation: a four-week plan and question bank
- Residency interview strategies for USMLE candidates
- How to create a resume or CV for residency
- The Dean's letter (MSPE): what it is and how to get it from your medical school
- After the interview: highlight your strengths and send thank-you letters
- NRMP ranking algorithm & rank-list strategy
- Save money on USMLE and interview travel
- Study books by exam
- International medical graduates: ECFMG and visas
Questions to ask this program
Strong applicants use the interview to learn how a program trains its fellows. Questions worth asking:
- How is clinical training balanced with research or scholarly time, and is that time protected?
- What procedures or skills will I be expected to master, and how are they assessed?
- Where do recent fellows work after graduation? Ask for recent examples.
- How is the fellowship funded, and will I have a research mentor from the first year?
- Are there moonlighting opportunities, and what are the call expectations?
- What benefits, parental leave and wellness support does the program provide?
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Frequently asked questions
Where is the Lakeland Regional Health Program New Program! Hematology and Medical Oncology fellowship?
The directory places it in Lakeland, Florida.
How many Hematology and Medical Oncology fellowship programs are there in Florida?
This directory lists 15 in Florida and 198 nationwide.
How do I apply to the Lakeland Regional Health Program New Program! Hematology and Medical Oncology fellowship?
This directory lists the program in the NRMP Specialties Matching Service. Use the program and application links on this page for the current instructions, deadlines and required documents.
How long is the Lakeland Regional Health Program New Program! Hematology and Medical Oncology fellowship?
This directory has no verified length for this program. Hematology and Medical Oncology fellowship training typically lasts 3 years; confirm with the program.
How many positions does the Lakeland Regional Health Program New Program! Hematology and Medical Oncology fellowship offer?
The directory records 2 position(s) per year. Positions can change from year to year, so confirm for the cycle you are applying to.
What does the Lakeland Regional Health Program New Program! Hematology and Medical Oncology fellowship pay?
Salaries have not been verified for this program. Many institutions publish a resident and fellow salary schedule on their graduate medical education office page.