Excellence in Critical Care Research, Education and Patient Care
Our group of expert pediatric medical and surgical subspecialists work closely together to care for all those in our Pediatric Intensive Care Unit. We pride ourselves on our multidisciplinary team approach to care for the sickest children and their families.
COVID-19 Updates
As we continue to deal with the COVID-19 pandemic, providing exceptional and safe care to our patients remains our No. 1 priority. Our faculty and hospital leadership continue to monitor and assess the current COVID-19 situation, and our action plan evolves daily.
Education
PICU Mobile App
The PICU Essentials app was designed as a practical handbook for rotating residents, advanced practice providers and fellows.
Fellowship Program
The Pediatric Critical Care Medicine (PCCM) Fellowship program at the University of Florida/Shands Children’s Hospital is fully accredited by the American Council of Graduate Medical Education (ACGME) as a pediatric subspecialty.
Research
PediAtric Critical Care Medicine Interdisciplinary Student InvestiGATORs
UF PACISI
This Undergraduate and Graduate Research Internship Program provides enrolled students at UF the training and opportunity to participate in clinical research at a level one trauma center and tertiary care PICU.
UF Pediatric News
Honoring victims in isolation during Transgender Day of Remembrance
While the pandemic has made some connections more difficult, access to telehealth services has increased for transgender patients, said Dr. Kristin Dayton, co-director of the University of Florida Health Youth…
The art of pediatric patient care
Anthony Macchio was already familiar with UF Health Shands Children’s Hospital. After his second daughter, Isabel, was born with a heart defect in February 2019, he and his wife, Amy…
Celebration of Miracles Virtual 5K
Join us for a day-long opportunity to band together individually or socially distanced with friends and family from your home to make a difference for the pediatric patients at UF…
UF College of Medicine names new dean
Colleen G. Koch, M.D., M.S., M.B.A., has been named dean of the University of Florida College of Medicine, becoming the 10th dean and the first woman to hold the appointment in…
