Teaching the Health Professionals of Tomorrow
Lee Health offers residency programs in pharmacy, family medicine and nursing. Browse the information below to learn more about becoming a resident at Lee Health in Southwest Florida.
Residencies Programs
Family Medicine Residency Program (Partnership with Florida State University Medical School)
The Family Medicine Residency Program at Lee Health is sponsored by The Florida State University (FSU) College of Medicine.
Lee Health is a designated site for medical students rotations from The Florida State University College of Medicine. These medical students will be integrated into our clinical rotations, and this will enhance residents’ development as teachers and ambassadors of family medicine.
Internal Medicine Residency Program (Partnership with Florida State University College of Medicine)
The Internal Medicine Residency Program at Lee Health is sponsored by the Florida State University (FSU) College of Medicine.
The program is based out of Cape Coral Hospital, with continued rotations across Lee Health’s other acute care hospitals and clinical sites, for sufficient exposure to a wide array of subspecialities. The diverse patient population at Cape Coral Hospital and the surrounding community exposes residents to both bread-and-butter internal medicine and more rare and complex pathology and diagnoses.
The program aims to graduate exceptional internists who are life-long learners, committed to serving others with compassion and excellence along with promoting a healthier future for the community. Residents receive well-rounded internal medicine training while fostering essential tools for careers in primary care, hospitalist medicine, and fellowship, with the support of dedicated academic faculty.
Nurse Residency Program
The Lee Health Nurse Residency Program is an evidence-based residency program for newly licensed nurses, nurses wishing to change specialties, and for nurses returning to acute-care after an extended leave. Nurses hired into the Nurse Residency Program will receive necessary support, education, professional development and mentoring.
Pharmacy Residency Program
The Lee Health Post Graduate Year 1 (PGY-1) pharmacy practice residency builds on Pharm.D. education and outcomes. This Pharmacy Residency program contributes to the development of clinical pharmacists, responsible for medication-related care of patients with a wide range of conditions. This PGY-1 program also applies to residents who are eligible for board certification, and PGY-2 residency training.
Physical Therapy Orthopedic Residency Program
The Lee Health Physical Therapy Orthopaedic Residency Program is a great opportunity for physical therapists to advance their knowledge and develop their clinical skills in the area of orthpaedic physical therapy. The residency program is designed to prepare residents as orthopaedic clinical specialists, committed to enhancing patient care and improving the life and mobility of individuals from our community.
Training Programs
Child Care Assistant II Training Program
Lee Health offers a Child Care Assistant II - to Child Development Associate (CDA) - career advancement program. During this training program, you will work full time (40 hours per week) as a Child Care Assistant II as you earn your Child Development Associate (CDA) credential. In addition to receiving paid, on-the job training, Lee Health will cover the cost of the application/registration fees for an approved CDA training program.
CNA Trainee Program
Are you ready to start a rewarding career in healthcare? Lee Health’s Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) Career Advancement Program offers you the chance to earn while you learn. We provide full tuition support, including all application, registration, and certification exam fees, so you can focus on gaining the skills and knowledge needed to become a certified CNA.
Medical Assistant Training Program
At Lee Health, we’re committed to growing talent from within—and that means investing in our people. Our Certified Medical Assistant (CMA) Career Advancement Program is one of the many ways we support career mobility for our team members.
This internal training opportunity offers 100% paid tuition, national certification exam fees, and on-the-job training for eligible employees ready to launch a clinical career as a Medical Assistant (eligible after one year of service). Participants gain valuable healthcare knowledge through online coursework and transition into full-time MA roles upon certification—all while earning a paycheck.
Pharmacy Internship Program
The Lee Health pharmacy internship program is a longitudinal experience that allows motivated students to develop pharmacy skills in a multi-hospital, community healthsystem. Our unique internship will allow interns to participate in an inpatient or outpatient structured training program that complements their knowledge and skillset acquired during pharmacy school. This can be a great first step on the path towards completing a Post Graduate Year 1 (PGY-1) Residency!
Pharmacy Technician Training Program
Lee Health’s Pharmacy Technician Training Program has been specially designed to provide the knowledge required to become a skilled, valued expert in this field. Program participants will be surrounded by experts who believe in Lee Health’s mission of community health care as well as like-minded individuals who support one another. The program teaches candidates what they need to work directly with the public in a stand-alone pharmacy, a retail store, a bustling hospital, and more.
Sterile Processing Training Program
Ready to grow your healthcare career? Lee Health is offers a paid career advancement program in Sterile Processing—a critical part of patient safety and surgical excellence.
This “Earn While You Learn” opportunity allows you to work full time while training to become a Certified Instrument Technician. You'll gain hands-on experience, receive 100% paid tuition and exam support, and prepare for industry certification through The Healthcare Sterile Processing Association (HSPA).
Student Nurse Apprentice Program
Are you a current RN student ready to gain real-world clinical experience? Lee Health is excited to offer the Student Nurse Apprentice Program—a flexible, paid opportunity designed to jump-start your nursing career while you’re still in school.
This PRN (per diem) role fits your academic schedule, giving you the chance to work in an acute care setting, build confidence at the bedside, and explore different nursing specialties.
