Welcome

Our pediatric hospitalists are dedicated to providing the safest and best possible care to patients by serving as physician leaders in the hospital, educators for the pediatric residency training program and College of Medicine students, and researchers in the academic setting.

Our Programs

Education

Fellowship Program

The University of Florida Pediatric Hospital Medicine Fellowship is a two-year program designed to balance robust clinical training with opportunities for individualized growth.

UF Health sign in children's hospital

Treatment

Patient and Family Care

In addition to providing medical care, a hospitalist’s job is to communicate and coordinate with each patient’s family, primary care provider and other specialists involved in patient care. Hospitalists help maintain continuity of care between hospital and outpatient settings.

Doctor examining baby in bassinet

Safety

Quality & Safety

Pediatric hospitalists are dedicated to making the inpatient environment safe and will work with you and your family to ensure your child receives the highest quality of care.

UF Health Shands Childrens Hospital PCICU

Funding Initiatives

Learn about the different initiatives you can help support by clicking the link below.

UF Health Shands Children's Hospital

UF Pediatric News

Patient Safety Escape Room

The Pediatric Hospital Medicine team participated in the 2020 Patient Safety and Quality Week escape room activity to test and showcase their teamwork skills!

Dr. Freddie Guyer,  Dr. Thao Vu,  Dr. Eric Nelson, Christy Snively, APRN

Study finds COVID-19 mRNA vaccine sparks immune response to fight cancer

UF Health Shands Children’s Hospital recognized for elite health care

Department Highlights | Fall 2025

Supporting pediatric cancer research