UF Health Shands Children’s Hospital is looking forward to meeting you at the 2024 AAP National Conference & Exhibition experience in Orlando, Florida!
We invite you to learn how the University of Florida Department of Pediatrics and University of Florida Health Shands Children’s Hospital are serving as perennial leaders in health care.
Connect with University of Florida Department of Pediatrics throughout the week by visiting our booth #1244 to learn more about our comprehensive pediatric divisions, job opportunities and more.
Presentations
Session: What’s New in Type 1 Diabetes Care?
Monday, September 30, 2024 | 9:00 AM – 10:00 AM ET
Orange County Convention Center, West Building, W414CD
Tuesday, October 1, 2024 7:30 AM – 8:30 AM EDT
Orange County Convention Center, West Building, W303
Brittany Bruggeman, MD
Assistant Professor of Pediatric Endocrinology
University of Florida
Gainesville, FL
Dr. Bruggeman will discuss advancements in diabetes technologies and treatment to improve safety of children with type 1 diabetes, especially populations at risk for health care disparities. She will also cover when to team with a pediatric endocrinologist to provide comprehensive care.
Session: Heads Up: When to Refer for Abnormal Head Shape
Monday, September 30, 2024 | 9:00 AM – 10:00 AM ET
Orange County Convention Center, West Building, W414AB
Lance S. Governale, MD, FAAP
Chief of Pediatric Neurosurgery
LD Hupp Professor Neurosurgery and Pediatrics
University of Florida
Gainesville, FL
Abnormal head shape can present a clinical challenge. During this session, Dr. Governale will review the differential diagnoses and diagnostic evaluation of abnormal head shape.
Abstracts
- Low Vitamin D Levels In Pediatric Patients Linked To Slow Healing Process
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 health centers. Produced by UF physicians who practice at UF Health Shands Hospital in Gainesville, Florida, new episodes are regularly added.
Screening for Type 1 Diabetes in the Pediatric Primary Care Setting
Dr. Michael Haller, MD
Calling All UF Alumni!
Please join UF College of Medicine Department of Pediatrics for an Alumni Breakfast Reception.
Saturday, September 28
6:00 a.m. – 7:00 a.m.
Hyatt Regency Orlando | Gulf Room
9801 International Drive
Orlando, FL 32819
Please RSVP to Heather.Mears@shands.ufl.edu.
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
- Chief, Division of Pediatric Nephrology
- Pediatric Gastroenterology – Clinical Assistant / Associate / Full Professor
- Assistant/Associate/Full Professor – Pediatric Genetics and Metabolism
- Assistant/Associate/Full Professor – Pediatrics Neonatology
- Pediatric Psychologist – Clinical / Assistant / Associate / Full Professor
- Pediatric Endocrinologist – Clinical Ast, Aso, Full Professor
- Pediatric Neuromuscular Physician – Clinical Assistant or Associate Professor
- Pediatric Psychologist – Clinical / Assistant / Associate / Full Professor
- Pediatric Neurologist – Clinical Assistant or Associate Professor
- Clinical Assistant/Associate/Full Professor – General Pediatrics
- Developmental-Behavioral Pediatrician – Clinical Assistant/Associate/Full Professor
- 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.”
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Connect With Us
Kimberly Clawson
Physician Relations Manager
Kimberly.Clawson@shands.ufl.edu
Cell: (352) 316-7046
