Thao Vu, M.D., FAAP

About Thao Vu

Dr. Vu is a pediatric and neonatal hospitalist. She completed her pediatric and chief residency at the University of Florida at Orlando Health before joining faculty at the University of Florida in 2017. Dr. Vu spearheads several committees and quality improvement initiatives at UF Shands. Her clinical focus is improving outcomes for infants with neonatal opioid withdrawal syndrome. She is passionate about medical education and is heavily involved in teaching and curricula development for pediatric residents and medical students. Dr. Vu holds several roles in supporting the pediatric residency program and the college of medicine.

Additional Positions:

Pediatric Clerkship Director

2023 – Current · UF COM

Director of Pediatric Medical Student Education

2023 – Current ·

Residency Associate Program Director

2022 – Current · UF Department of Pediatrics

Accomplishments

Teaching Profile

Courses Taught

1. MDC7400 – Pediatric Clerkship

   2018 College of Medicine

2. MDC7401 – Senior Pediatric Clk

   2018 College of Medicine

3. BMS6813 – Introduction to Clinical Medicine 2A

   2023,2025 College of Medicine

4. BMS6810 – Intro Clin Med 1

   2023 College of Medicine

Board Certifications

• General Pediatrics

  The American Board of Pediatrics

Clinical Profile

Specialties

• Hospital Medicine
• Pediatrics

Subspecialties

• Pediatric Primary Care

Research Profile

Open Researcher and Contributor ID (ORCID)

0000-0002-5275-5208

Grants

1. Maternal-Infant Health and Opioid Use Virtual Learning Collaborative

   May 31–December 31, 2022

   Role:

   Principal Investigator

   Funding:

   AMER ACAD OF PEDIATRICS via CTRS FOR DISEASE CONTROL AND PREVENTION

Contact Details

Phones:

Business:

(352) 273-5400

Emails:

Business:

thao.vu@mail.ufl.edu

Addresses:

Business Mailing:

PO Box 100296
GAINESVILLE FL 32610

Business Street:

Shands – Hospitalists
1600 SW Archer Rd
Gainesville FL 32610