We are proud to announce that the Department of Pediatrics has received the 2025 Golden Apple Award for Clinical Sciences at the UF College of Medicine Senior Awards Banquet. This award, voted on by graduating medical students, is one of the most prestigious and meaningful honors our educators and department can receive. This is also the second consecutive year our department has earned this recognition.
Special congratulations to Drs. Thao Vu and Kristin Dayton for their outstanding leadership in Pediatric clerkship medical student education. Their commitment, organization, and enthusiasm truly set the tone for a successful and inspiring clerkship experience.
We also extend our gratitude to the faculty and residents for their commitment to fostering a welcoming and rigorous learning environment. This award reflects the significant impact our department has had on the training and professional development of our students.
Please join us in congratulating the entire team for this remarkable achievement.