Thao Vu, M.D., FAAP
Associate Professor Of Pediatrics
Department:
MD-PEDS-HOSPITALIST PROGRAM
Business Phone:
(352) 273-5400
Business Email:
thao.vu@mail.ufl.edu
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
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UF COM
Director of Pediatric Medical Student Education
2023 – Current
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Residency Associate Program Director
2022 – Current
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UF Department of Pediatrics
Accomplishments
Golden Apple Award – Best Clinical Clerkship
2024
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UF COM
UF COM Phase 2/3 Clinical Science Teacher of the Year Award
2023
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UF COM
Outstanding Achievement in Pediatric Medical Student Education
2022-2023
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UF COM
Exemplary Teacher Award
2022
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UF COM
Outstanding Achievement in Pediatric Medical Student Education
2021-2022
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UF COM
Exemplary Teacher Award
2021
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UF COM
Outstanding Achievement in Pediatric Medical Student Education
2020-2021
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UF COM
Exemplary Teacher Award
2020
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UF COM
Outstanding Clinical Faculty Quality Hero Award
2020
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UF Health
Outstanding Achievement in Pediatric Medical Student Education
2019-2020
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UF COM
Outstanding Pediatric Faculty – Teacher of the Year
2019-2020
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UF Department of Pediatrics
Gold Humanism Honor Society
2019
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The Arnold P Gold Foundation
Outstanding Achievement in Pediatric Medical Student Education
2018-2019
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UF COM
Exemplary Teacher Award
2018
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UF COM
Outstanding Achievement in Pediatric Medical Student Education
2017-2018
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UF COM
Teaching Profile
Courses Taught
2018
MDC7400 Pediatric Clerkship
2018
MDC7401 Senior Pediatric Clk
2023
BMS6813 Intro Clin Med 3
2023
BMS6810 Intro Clin Med 1
Board Certifications
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General PediatricsThe American Board of Pediatrics
Clinical Profile
Specialties
- Hospital Medicine
- Pediatrics
Subspecialties
- Pediatric Primary Care
Grants
May 2022
– Dec 2022
Maternal-Infant Health and Opioid Use Virtual Learning Collaborative
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:
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PO Box 100296
GAINESVILLE FL 32610 - Business Street:
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Shands – Hospitalists
1600 SW Archer Rd
Gainesville FL 32610