Pediatric Residency Program

1. Applicants must hold or be pursuing a Doctor of Medicine (MD) or equivalent medical degree.
2. Graduates of medical schools in the United States or Canada must meet the applicable accreditation requirements.
3. International medical graduates must hold a valid Educational Commission for Foreign Medical Graduates (ECFMG) certificate or meet the alternative eligibility requirements specified in the University of Florida's Graduate Medical Education policies.
4. Applicants must submit United States Medical Licensing Examination (USMLE) Step 1 results with their application and provide both Step 1 and Step 2 results before the end of the interview season.
5. Comprehensive Osteopathic Medical Licensing Examination (COMLEX) scores are accepted.
6. Prior clinical training is not required. Applicants must meet applicable institutional eligibility and appointment requirements.

The Pediatric Residency Program at the University of Florida (UF) College of Medicine in Gainesville, Florida, provides three years of postgraduate training in the healthcare of infants, children, and adolescents. The University of Florida College of Medicine offers advanced medical education, clinical care, and research opportunities. Residents train at UF Health Shands Children’s Hospital, gaining experience in preventive care, general pediatrics, neonatal care, pediatric intensive care, and specialized pediatric services. The program combines supervised clinical practice, academic teaching, and research, with optional tracks in primary care, global health, public health, research, and medical education to support residents’ career goals.

1. Register and apply through the Electronic Residency Application Service (ERAS).
2. Submit three letters of recommendation, the Medical Student Performance Evaluation (Dean's Letter), personal statement, curriculum vitae, complete medical school transcript, and USMLE scores.
3. Ensure that USMLE Step 1 results are included with the application and that Step 1 and Step 2 results are available before the end of the interview season.
4. International medical graduates must submit the required ECFMG documentation and confirm eligibility for J-1 visa sponsorship, if applicable.
5. Submit the application by November 1 for positions beginning July 1 of the following year.
6. Selected applicants are invited to interview. Interviews are generally conducted from October through December on designated dates.
7. Participate in the National Resident Matching Program (NRMP) and submit the rank-order list according to its schedule.
8. Applicants who match must complete institutional credentialing, employment, and onboarding requirements before starting residency.