Applying for Fellowship
The University of Florida Pediatric Hospital Medicine Fellowship has one incoming first year fellowship position per academic year and participates in both the Electronic Residency Application Service (ERAS) and the National Resident Matching Program (NRMP) for the selection of all of its fellowship participants. Applications are accepted from July 1st through September 1st for positions that begin in July of the following academic year and must be submitted through ERAS.
Applications must include:
- Medical School Transcript
- Medical Student Performance Evaluation (Dean’s Letter)
- Scores from all three (3) steps of either the United States Medical Licensing Examination (USMLE) or the Comprehensive Osteopathic Medical Licensing Examination (COMLEX)
- Pediatric Hospital Medicine Personal Statement Form
- Three (3) letters of reference
- All applicants must have successfully completed a US Residency Program.
All completed applications are reviewed by the program director for interview selection. Interviews are conducted from July 1st through November 1st. Applicants who are selected for interviews are scheduled to meet with attending faculty members, Division Chairman, and the Fellowship Program Director. Once all of the interviews are conducted, the group establishes a ranking list to submitted to NRMP. (see update to virtual recruitment for 2024 cycle below)
Fellowship Application Timeline
| Date | Activity |
|---|---|
| May 31, 2026 | 2026 ERAS season ends at 5 p.m. ET. |
| June 4, 2026 | 2027 ERAS season begins at 9 a.m. ET. |
| June 5, 2026 | EFDO will distribute tokens to fellowship applicants. |
| July 1, 2026 | July cycle fellowship applicants may begin submitting applications to programs at 9 a.m. ET. |
| July 15, 2026 | July cycle fellowship programs may begin reviewing applications at 9 a.m. ET. |
| Nov. 12, 2026 | December cycle fellowship applicants may begin submitting applications to programs at 9 a.m. ET. |
| Dec. 2, 2026 | December cycle fellowship programs may begin reviewing applications at 9 a.m. ET. |
| May 31, 2027 | 2027 ERAS season ends at 5 p.m. ET. |
Salary and Benefits
Salary
| Level | ANNUAL SALARY | BIWEEKLY RATE |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | $67,177.00 | $2,573.83 |
| 2 | $69,444.00 | $2,660.69 |
| 3 | $71,841.00 | $2,752.53 |
| 4 | $74,765.00 | $2,864.56 |
| 5 | $77,915.00 | $2,985.25 |
| 6 | $81,136.00 | $3,108.66 |
| 7+ | $84,203.00 | $3,226.17 |
Benefits
- $10,000 AD&D insurance for employee
- Long-term disability insurance for employee
- Professional liability insurance for employee
- $50,000 group term life insurance for employee
- Health insurance coverage for employee and/or family
- On-site healthcare
- 7.5 percent pre-tax dollars per pay period automatically drafted into an investment account in your name
Discounts and Perks
- Discounts on food and dining, theme parks, entertainment, and more
- 24-hour Housestaff lounge including computers, sofas, and cable television
- On-site sleep rooms
- Taxi voucher program
- On-site banking services
- On-site workout facilities
- After-hours pediatric center
Leave
| Leave Category | Type | Allowance |
|---|---|---|
| Vacation | Planned | Up to 15 days |
| Sick | Planned or Unplanned | Up to 10 days |
| Parental/Medical | Planned or Unplanned | Up to 30 days (6 weeks) |
| Professional Development | Planned | Varies by program, typically 5 days |
| Bereavement | Unplanned | Up to 2 days |
| Domestic Violence | Planned or Unplanned | Up to3 days |
| Jury | Planned | As ordered |
| Military | Planned or Unplanned | As ordered |
| Extended Leave (unpaid) | Planned or Unplanned | Up to 6 months |
For additional Benefits and Leave information please see the Condition of Employment on the Pediatrics Residency website.