Nationally Ranked in Five Specialties
UF Health Shands Children’s Hospital is honored to be recognized as one of the nation’s top children’s hospitals according to the 2024-2025 U.S. News & World Report Best Children’s Hospital rankings. Our pediatric experts’ commitment to providing superb care and attention is reflected in the national rankings of our outstanding pediatric specialty programs: pulmonology and lung surgery (No. 23), diabetes and endocrinology (No. 33), cardiology and heart surgery (No. 38), cancer (No. 49) and pediatric and adolescent behavioral health – top 50 in the nation.
UF Ranked No. 1 Public Institution by Wall Street Journal
The Wall Street Journal named the University of Florida the No. 1 public university in the country in its “2024 Best Colleges in the U.S.” report
Program Overview
Welcome to the Pediatric Residency Program at the University of Florida. We invite you to learn more about what we have to offer and what makes us unique.
The field of pediatrics continues to change due to the complexity of the children seen, the technologies available for pediatric care and the clinical models that we apply. Our primary focus is to create an educational environment which supports and meets the educational needs of each unique learner and gives each graduate the foundation he or she needs to be successful in his or her individual career path. We proudly offer unique opportunities for training in pediatrics with the creation of novel residency tracks at UF Health Shands Children’s Hospital. When you select our program, you are choosing to further your career at one of the top-ranked universities in the nation. You are choosing to learn from world-renowned clinicians and scientists at one of the best children’s hospitals in the country. You are making the decision to become a Florida Gator, and the feelings and pride that come with that title, are more than you can ever imagine.
Developing the Next Generation of Pediatric Scholars
Our goal is to develop the next generation of pediatric scholars who will distinguish themselves nationally and internationally. We will ensure that you receive outstanding clinical training while allowing you to achieve your academic goals.
Director’s Message
Hear from Dr. Arwa Saidi, Director of the Pediatric Residency Program
Program Leaders
Meet the team that helps make our residency program a success.
Residents & Fellows
Say hello to our residents and subspecialty residents and fellows.
Graduates
Congratulate those who have sucessfully completed the Pediatric Residency Program.