Welcome from the Program Director
It is my great pleasure to welcome you to the University of Florida Pediatric Hospital Medicine Fellowship!
We are proud to have successfully recruited our inaugural fellow and are now excited to recruit the next member of our growing program. With one fellow per year, our two-year fellowship is intentionally designed to provide individualized mentorship and a rich, tailored training experience that prepares graduates to become leaders in Pediatric Hospital Medicine.
At UF, our division is a close-knit, collaborative group of pediatric hospitalists dedicated to excellence in clinical care, medical education, advocacy, and scholarly work. As a fellow, you will work closely with faculty who are deeply committed to your growth, offering personalized guidance and meaningful opportunities across all aspects of academic hospital medicine.
Our program emphasizes comprehensive clinical training, exposure to diverse patient populations, and the development of skills in quality improvement, advocacy, and scholarship. As our program grows, fellows also have a unique opportunity to help shape its culture and future direction.
We are excited to continue building a strong foundation and to train the next generation of pediatric hospitalists—physicians who will advance the field while providing exceptional care to children and families. We look forward to welcoming you to Gainesville and to our fellowship community.
Warmly,
Sarah Marsicek, MD, FAAP
Program Director, Pediatric Hospital Medicine Fellowship
University of Florida
Mission
The mission of the University of Florida Pediatric Hospital Medicine Fellowship is to foster a safe and dynamic learning environment which allows fellows to become autonomously practicing clinicians who deliver high value, cost-effective, evidence-based, and quality care to hospitalized children and their families, who serve as leaders of inter-professional health care teams, and who continue to advance the future of pediatric hospital medicine.
Program Aims:
- Enhance the expertise of clinicians in the care of hospitalized children across the spectrum of medical acuity and complexity.
- Promote the practice of evidence-based, high-value, patient- and family-centered care.
- Provide a flexible curriculum that allows fellows to tailor their training and experiences to their clinical and academic goals and interests.
- To develop an area of specialized skills in one of four domains: clinical research, advocacy, quality improvement, or medical education.
Program Leadership:
Sarah M Marsicek MD
Assistant Professor
Phone:
(352) 273-5400
Email:
sarahmarsicek@ufl.edu
Nancy Joseph MBBS, FAAP
Assistant Professor
Phone:
(352) 273-5400
Email:
najoseph@ufl.edu
Eric J Nelson M.D., Ph.D.
Associate Professor (tenured)
Phone:
(352) 273-5400
Email:
eric.nelson@ufl.edu
Thao Vu M.D., FAAP
Associate Professor Of Pediatrics
Phone:
(352) 273-5400
Email:
thao.vu@mail.ufl.edu
About Gainesville
Gainesville is a university community located in North Central Florida midway between the Atlantic coast and the Gulf of Mexico. The area is known for its natural beauty with its stately live oaks and many springs, lakes, and rivers.
Apply Today!
Learn more about how you can apply to be part of the University of Florida’s Pediatric Hospital Medicine Fellowship.
Additional Fellowship Information:
- ACGME Program Requirements for Graduate Medical Education in Pediatric Hospital Medicine
Find more Program Requirements, FAQs, and Applications on the ACGME website.