Excelling in Child Health care Education
At one of the Nation’s Best Children’s Hospitals.
Meet Our Team
Arwa Saidi, MB. BCH, M.Ed
A Message from Our Director
We are thrilled that you are considering the University of Florida for your Pediatric Residency Training. We are looking for a group of individuals with character, competence, and a caring heart who wish to learn and teach as they care for children at one of the leading healthcare systems in the nation.
Class of 2026
Postgraduate Year 3
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Postgraduate Year 2
Class of 2028
Postgraduate Year 1
Subspecialty Residents & Fellows
Leading the Way
UF HEALTH SHANDS CHILDREN'S HOSPITAL
Nationally Ranked in Six Specialties
UF Health Shands Children’s Hospital again ranks among the nation’s best, with three pediatric specialties recognized as the top programs in Florida by U.S. News & World Report. We are honored to be a place where the spirit of excellent care is delivered with compassion by talented caregivers giving their best. Click the button below to learn more about the national recognition of our pediatric programs in behavioral health, cancer, cardiology & heart surgery, diabetes & endocrinology, neonatology, and pulmonology & lung surgery.
Award Winning Program
Our program, residents, and faculty receive regular awards recognizing their achievements and dedication to pediatrics.
Top Research Program
The UF Department of Pediatrics ranks 28th among pediatrics departments at public universities for NIH funding.
National Leader in Advocacy Training
Our program is designed to give residents the skills necessary to develop, implement and evaluate an advocacy activity from beginning to end.
UF Pediatric News
Dr. Michael Haller served as a faculty presenter for the recent cgmEDUCATION Regional Rounds program for the Southeast region. The program brought together experts in pediatric diabetes care to share…
The look in her eyes and her next words would be etched forever in the mind of Dr. Elias Sayour. Months earlier, the girl’s right leg was amputated, the best chance…
Medical school is hard work, so having the support of caring mentors is crucial for student success. Since 1969, graduating medical students from the University of Florida College of Medicine annually select…
Building on its reputation as one of the nation’s highest-rated centers for pediatric care, UF Health Shands Children’s Hospital completed a $30 million renovation of two renovated pediatric units, featuring…
