Residency Program News
UF pediatrician: Why you should reconsider…
Florida Statutes Section 39.01 states, “Corporal discipline of a child by a parent or legal custodian for disciplinary purposes does not in itself…

ACGME Announces 2023 Award Winners and New…
Dr. Evelyn Obregon and Dr. Baxter Vernace received the 2023 ACGME David Leach Award.

Pediatricians encouraged to discuss gun safety
Alexandra K. Byrne, MD, a pediatric resident at the University of Florida College of Medicine, presented findings from a study showing that staff…

Pediatrics Department News
UF Health Pediatrics at the 2025 Pediatric Academic Societies Meeting
UF Health Shands Children’s Hospital is honored to serve as a sponsor of the Pediatric Academic Societies 2025 Meeting! We invite you to learn how University of Florida Department of…

Arun Srivastava, Ph.D., named AAAS Fellow
Arun Srivastava, Ph.D., a professor in the UF Departments of Pediatrics and Molecular Genetics & Microbiology, has been named a 2024 Fellow of the American Association for the Advancement of Science (AAAS),…

Call for Abstracts | Pediatrics Science Day 2025
This year we are trying something new and exciting for Pediatrics Science Day! We will be having “flash talks” instead of traditional poster presentations. What is a “flash talk”? This…

Department Highlights | Spring 2025
Years of Service Celebration The following employees were recognized for their dedication and commitment to the department. Awards & Honors UF COM Faculty Wellness Update Clinical Update Education Update Recruitment…


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To foster camaraderie and close relationships among all levels of physicians, the department hosts many social events throughout the year.