Pediatric Education commiteed to providing the best, most comprehensive Pediatric Education
The Department seeks to capitalize on our unique position in being on the research campus of the University of Florida to offer comprehensive training in pediatrics- not only for medical students, residents, and fellows — but also to other disciplines such as nursing, advanced practice providers, respiratory therapists, and others to establish and support future leaders in our field.
Educational Programs
Medical Students
Our goal is to provide an educational program that helps prepare our students for any residency they may choose as part of the general professional education.
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.”
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).
Rotations & Observerships
Lectures & Lectureships
THURSDAYS, 8:00-9:00AM
Pediatric Grand Rounds
Both UF faculty and visiting professors provide exposure to state-of-the-art basic and clinical research with application to patient care.
Endocrinology
Approach to Pediatric Obesity
Monthly lecture for pediatric primary and specialty care providers
Hematology/Oncology
Quarterly Symposium
Quarterly update from the division of Hematology & Oncology
Neonatology
Neonatology Grand Rounds
Weekly lectures from the Neonatology division
Neurology
Neurology Grand Rounds
Lectures from pediatric neurologists from around the state
Educational Resources
Pediatrics
Quality Academy
The Pediatrics Quality Academy includes training opportunities, resources, and a platform for UF faculty, staff, and providers to share their experiences.
Continuing Medical Education
The Office of Continuing Medical Education (CME) works with UF faculty, clinical, and research departments to identify educational opportunities and to design, implement, and evaluate professional development programs.
E-Learning Support
E-Learning Support provides teaching & learning services to the University of Florida through the research, adoption, and support of campus-wide, Internet-based systems that improve learning and collaboration outcomes.
Online Evaluations
The new evaluation system has been developed to better suit your educational experience and ensure that you benefit from the course evaluation process.
Pediatric Simulation
Pediatric Simulation is a multidisciplinary, interprofessional group committed to developing a state of the art pediatric simulation-based training program at the University of Florida.
UF HEALTH
MedEd Cast
The official podcast of UF Health provides engaging insight on today’s trending health care topics. Earn CME credits while learning about clinical issues and research advances from experts at UF Health Shands Hospital, one of the nation’s top academic health centers.
