Pediatric Education
The Department of Pediatrics seeks to capitalize on our unique position in being on the research campus of the University of Florida to offer comprehensive training in pediatrics. With over 100 outstanding faculty members, trained in a full range of subspecialty and general pediatrics, the quality and diversity of the faculty creates a well-balanced experience. Our pediatric residency program offers a superb entry point either into the practice of pediatrics or into further subspecialty training and an academic career.

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 Program
The University of Florida Department of Pediatrics Fellowship programs are certified in post-graduate education by the Accreditation Council for Graduate Medical Education (ACGME).
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.

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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.
Lectures & Lectureships
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.

Donald V. Eitzman Lectureship
Dr. Donald Eitzman is a founding member of the College of Medicine and the Department of Pediatrics. Dr. Eitzman continues to be a valued contributor to the educational mission of the Department and the Division of Neonatology.
Elia M. Ayoub Lectureship
This annual event provides professional enrichment to medical students, residents and fellow pediatricians, and other health professionals.
Francisco A. Hernandez Lectureship
The Francisco A. Hernandez Lectureship was established by the University of Florida Division of Pediatric Cardiology and the University of Miami Division of Pediatric Cardiology.
Frank L. DeBusk Lectureship
The Franklin L. DeBusk Lectureship was established in 202 by his family and friends to honor his legacy.
Samuel Gross Memorial Lectureship
Dr. Samuel Gross was one of the most highly esteemed leaders in the field of Hematology/Oncology.
Arlan Rosenbloom Lectureship
Dr. Arlan Rosenbloom is internationally recognized as a pioneer of pediatric endocrinology and diabetology.
Gerold L. Schiebler Lectureship
Dr. Schiebler helped found the division of Children’s Medical Services within the State’s Department of Health and Rehabilitative Services.
Educational Resources
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.
Outside Rotations
Are you a UF Resident and want to do an outside rotation? Click the link below to learn more.