Education

Pediatrics Residency

Our three-year, ACGME-accredited pediatrics residency training program emphasizes quality improvement, patient safety and clinical-outcomes-based scholarly activities and serves a widely varied socioeconomic population.

At a Glance

3Years pediatric training

46Pediatric resident positions

1960Program founding year

About our Program

Curriculum

View the program’s clinical rotations, conference schedules and objectives.

Benefits

Learn more about benefits offered to our resident and fellow physicians.

Residents

See a list of our program’s current and alumni residents.

How to Apply

How to apply to our residency program, criteria and contacts for additional information.

Facilities Resident Reflections Residency Photo Gallery

Department News and Events

Upcoming Events

Jun 18
1. CARD: Special Event
  
  ZOOM Meeting, ZOOM Meeting
  
  5:00pm
Jun 18
1. FDLRS: Special Event
  
  ZOOM Meeting, ZOOM Meeting
  
  5:00pm
Jun 27
1. CARD: Special Event
  
  ZOOM Meeting, ZOOM Meeting
  
  12:00am
Jun 27
1. FDLRS: Special Event
  
  ZOOM Meeting, ZOOM Meeting
  
  12:00am
Jul 28
1. CARD: Special Event
  
  UF Developmental Pediatric Center, 6271 St. Augustine Rd., Suite 1
  
  1:00pm
Jul 28
1. FDLRS: Special Event
  
  UF Developmental Pediatric Center, 6271 St. Augustine Rd., Suite 1
  
  1:00pm

News and Announcements

Pediatricians worry about a vaccine skeptic leading health policy

November 12, 2024

President elect Trump says RFK Jr, can go "wild on health." Some pediatricians worry this could mean a roll back of childhood vaccinations which would accelerat...
Dr. Rana Alissa Elected President of the FCAAP

July 31, 2024

Rana Alissa, MD, associate professor in the Department of Pediatrics at the University of Florida College of Medicine – Jacksonville, has been elected pre...
It Was Always Peds

May 08, 2024

Linh Nguyen, DO, shares her journey as a pediatric hospital medicine fellow.
Asian American Pacific Islander Heritage Month spotlight: Linh Nguyen, DO

May 07, 2024

May marks Asian American and Pacific Islander Heritage Month. This month, we’re recognizing pediatric hospital medicine fellow Linh Nguyen, DO.
College of Medicine – Jacksonville 2024 Awards presented

March 25, 2024

Four recipients of the College of Medicine – Jacksonville 2024 Superior Accomplishment Awards were named in February and honored at a celebratory luncheon...
NIH grant funds machine learning research into pediatric asthma

November 30, 2023

Researchers at the University of Florida College of Medicine in Gainesville and Jacksonville are working to improve the lives and patient care of children suffe...
UF COMJ faculty shine at 2023 Duval County Medical Society Annual Meeting

November 01, 2023

Several University of Florida College of Medicine – Jacksonville faculty were recognized for their accomplishments in medicine at the 2023 Duval County Me...
21 UF COMJ faculty members receive promotions for 2022-23

July 01, 2022

Twenty-one faculty members of the University of Florida College of Medicine – Jacksonville have received promotions, effective July 1, 2022.
How to Stay Healthy this Holiday Season

November 17, 2021

The holiday season is upon us, and after safely distancing from family and friends over the past year and a half, many of us are ready to get back to celebratin...
Back-to-School: Ways to Tackle Childhood Obesity during the COVID-19 Pandemic

September 08, 2021

Some of the mitigation techniques we've taken on due to the COVID-19 pandemic have also unfortunately contributed to worsening obesity in children. As kids are...