delivering outstanding clinical care for infants, children, and adolescents

The Division of General Academic Pediatrics works to deliver excellent clinical care while advancing the development of future healthcare professionals through education and research.

U.S. News & World Report

Nationally Ranked in Six Specialties

UF Health Shands Children’s Hospital again ranks among the nation’s best, with three pediatric specialties recognized as the top programs in Florida by U.S. News & World Report. We are honored to be a place where the spirit of excellent care is delivered with compassion by talented caregivers giving their best. Click the button below to learn more about the national recognition of our pediatric programs in behavioral health, cancer, cardiology & heart surgery, diabetes & endocrinology, neonatology, and pulmonology & lung surgery.

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Pediatric News

Department Highlights | Winter 2026

Preventing Type 1 Diabetes? Dr. Michael Haller on ATG Research

Heart of a Nurse, Love of a Mother: Taylor Smith, RN, Brings Compassion to Both Worlds

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