UF Health Shands Children’s Hospital is honored to serve as a sponsor of the Pediatric Academic Societies 2024 Meeting!
We invite you to learn how University of Florida Department of Pediatrics & UF Health Shands Children’s Hospital are represented at the Pediatric Academic Societies 2024 Conference.
Connect with University of Florida Department of Pediatrics at PAS throughout the week by visiting our booth #926 to learn more about our expert speakers, comprehensive pediatric divisions, highlighted research, job opportunities and more.
Presentations
Professor, University of Florida, Gainesville, FL
Colleen K. Gutman, MD
Health Equity/Social Determinants of Health 2
Saturday, May 4, 2024
11:00 AM – 12:30 PM ET
Emergency Medicine 2
Saturday, May 4, 2024
2:00PM – 3:30 PM ET

PROFESSOR, UNIVERSITY OF FLORIDA, GAINESVILLE, FL
Josef Neu, MD
Nutritional models and trajectories to identify preterm infants at risk and who will benefit from a personalized approach
Saturday, May 4, 2024
11:00 AM – 11:20 AM ET
Digital Twins Concept for Precision Nutrition in Preterm Infants: Is this the future?
Saturday, May 4, 2024
11:00 AM – 12:30 PM ET


View our FY23 Pediatric Progress Report
The 2023 Pediatric Progress Report highlights our more than 20 pediatric and surgical programs of distinction. Read more about what makes our pediatric programs unique and the progress we have made in the past year as we consistently aim to provide the highest-quality, evidence-based, family-focused clinical care.
Listen to our recent Podcast Episodes from our Pediatric Experts
The official physician podcast program of UF Health, UF Health MedEd Cast provides engaging insight on today’s trending health care topics. Learn about clinical issues and research advances from experts at UF Health Shands Hospital, the centerpiece of one of the nation’s top academic
Podcast | What’s New in the UF Pediatric…
Dr. Conrad Cole, Dr. Sam Cheng and Dr. Janice Taylor discuss the UF Pediatric Intestinal Rehabilitation Program

Podcast | Update on Surgical Management of…
Join UF Health MedCast Host Melanie Cole and Dr. William Collins as they discuss Pediatric Obstructive Sleep Apnea.

Podcast | The Utility of 3D Gait Analysis in the…
In this interview, Dr. Norrell provides key information about children with neuromuscular disorders, such as cerebral palsy, spina bifida, hereditary…

Life Transformed: Our UF Health Strategic Vision
At UF Health, our passion is to bridge discoveries with clinical care, leading to new advances that bring hope and healing to those we care for, our patients and their families — transforming lives.
Open Opportunities

We are seeking the best and brightest to join our pediatrics team of faculty, healthcare providers, researchers and administration staff! Click the links below to view open positions.
- Chief, Division of Pediatric Critical Care – Associate / Full Professor
- Pediatric Nephrology – Clinical Assistant/Associate/Professor
- Chief, Division of Pediatric Nephrology
- Chief and Associate / Full Professor, Pediatric Cardiology
- Pediatric Gastroenterology -Clinical Assistant / Associate / Full Professor
- Assistant/Associate/Full Professor – Pediatric Genetics and Metabolism
- Assistant/Associate/Full Professor – Pediatrics Neonatology
- Clinical Assistant Professor, Pediatric Cardiac Critical Care
- Pediatric Psychologist – Clinical / Assistant / Associate / Full Professor
- Pediatric Hospital Medicine / General Pediatrics – Clinical Assistant/Associate/Full Professor
- Pediatric Psychologist – Clinical / Assistant / Associate / Full Professor
- Developmental-Behavioral Pediatrician – Clinical Assistant/Associate/Full Professor
- Clinical Assistant/Associate/Full Professor – General Pediatrics Adolescent Medicine
- Clinical Assistant/Associate/Full Professor – Pediatric Gastroenterologist and Hepatologist
Education Programs
Fellowship Programs
The University of Florida Department of Pediatrics Fellowship programs are certified in post-graduate education by the Accreditation Council for Graduate Medical Education (ACGME).
Residency Program
The goal of the residency program in Pediatrics is to “provide educational experiences in the diversified field of Pediatrics in an intellectual environment conducive to learning the exemplary practice of Pediatrics.”
Connect With Us
Kimberly Clawson
Physician Relations Manager
Kimberly.Clawson@shands.ufl.edu
Cell: (352) 316-7046

Pediatric News
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Dr. Barry Byrne appointed president-elect of…
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