Rankings
UF Health Shands Children’s Hospital recognized in the 2025-26 U.S. News & World Report rankings
University of Florida Health Shands Children’s Hospital is one of the Southeast’s premier pediatric medical centers as U.S. News & World Report ranked it as one of the top children’s hospitals in Florida, with six pediatric specialties earning the elite distinction of being rated among the nation’s best.
#22 Pulmonology and Lung Surgery
#42 Diabetes and Endocrinology
#15 Cardiology and Heart Surgery
#36 Cancer
#38 Neonatology
Top 50 Pediatric and Adolescent Behavioral Health
Annual Progress Reports
Each year UF Health publishes a Pediatric Progress Report that shares news and updates from UF Health Shands Children’s Hospital. Below is a list of current and previous reports.
Faculty & Staff Composition
| Faculty/Staff | Total |
|---|---|
| Faculty | 187 |
| Joint/Affiliate | 53 |
| Staff | 557 |
| Total | 797 |
Education Composition
| Academic Type | Total |
|---|---|
| Residents | 53 |
| Fellows | 36 |
| Total | 89 |
Research
Research Sponsorship
| Sponsor Type | 2025 |
|---|---|
| Federal | $12,469,520.47 |
| Industry | $3,798,786.68 |
| Nonprofit | $2,636,100.19 |
| Other Government | $7,081,400.21 |
| Other | $20,869.09 |
| Total | $26,006,676.64 |
Research Type
| Research Purpose | 2025 |
|---|---|
| Career Development | $334,744.00 |
| Clinical Trial | $3,801,477.27 |
| Extension/Public Service | $10,393,454.29 |
| Fellowship Other | $70,000.00 |
| Other Sponsored Activity | $10,044.18 |
| Research Applied | $2,258,821.91 |
| Research Basic | $7,632,817.44 |
| Research Development | $1,122,972.55 |
| Research Training | $340,000.00 |
| Testing Services | $42,345.00 |
| Total | $26,006,676.64 |