UF Pediatrics in the News
The Research Roundtable
Lindsay A. Thompson, M.D., a professor of pediatrics and the medical director of the Pediatric Research Hub, shares how she and her research team…
Florida Department of Health’s guidance would, if…
We write as a group of more than 300 Florida health care professionals who care for transgender and gender diverse youth. We have one common goal: to…
Florida doctor says gender-affirming care works…
WMFE’s Danielle Prieur spoke with the University of Florida’s Dr. Mike Haller who works with transgender and gender-nonconforming pediatric…
Pediatric Patient Stories
The Brantleys and the story of BrAvery
With wide eyes and a cooing smile, Avery looked up as his mom and dad took turns reading from a Curious George book. Each page made the presence of…
Reghan’s Story: How a Turner syndrome diagnosis…
Sixteen-year-old Reghan Dukes longed for answers. She was only 4 foot, 5 inches tall, and she had never had a menstrual cycle. Her mom was concerned…
Sickle Cell Loses and Sydnee Wins
“I’m active, a little bit crazy, but I’m mostly fun,” Sydnee Murphy, 8, said when asked to describe herself.
Monthly & Annual Events
Lectures & Lectureships
The UF Pediatrics Department holds regularly scheduled Lectures and Lectureships for faculty and staff. Speakers include our vary own pediatricians and visitors from outside organizations.
Pediatrics Science Day
The primary purpose of Pediatrics Science Day is to give trainees, whether students, post-docs, residents, fellows, or junior faculty, the opportunity to present their research to their colleagues, and to obtain scientific feed-back in a friendly environment.
Pediatric Medical Student Research Forum
This is an exciting opportunity to share your research with your peers. Open to all medical students in the United States, this forum will take place in conjunction with the annual conference of the FCAAP, which students are also welcome to attend.
Special Events
Webinar: Let’s talk about the COVID-19 vaccine…
We know many people are eager to protect their children against COVID, but many have questions as they make this decision for their family.
College Diabetes Network Bowling Social
Join our first meeting of the year and meet others with diabetes! Friends are welcome and refreshments will be provided. Sunday, September 26…
7th Annual Pediatric Medical Student Research…
Despite the challenges of this past year, the Department of Pediatrics and the University of Florida College of Medicine sponsored the 7th Annual…
