Residency Programs
To Prospective Pediatric Residents:
As chief residents, we would like to welcome you to the Department of Pediatrics at the University of South Florida. Thank you for visiting this website and showing an interest in our program. USF Pediatrics is truly a unique and special residency program. You will have the opportunity to work in both a free-standing tertiary referral children's hospital at All Children's Hospital in St. Petersburg, as well as a level one trauma general hospital at Tampa General Hospital. All Children's Hospital recently opened their brand new facility in 2010 that is unparalleled by others. Our focus during your training is on resident education which includes morning reports, noon conferences, grand rounds, and time for independent study. The attending faculty is here to support your journey on becoming a well-rounded pediatrician. You will have many opportunities for research and volunteering.
Dr. Valerie Panzarino, our residency director, is a strong advocate for our program as she was previously a resident here. She is dedicated to the continual improvement of the program and is always available for any needs we may have. She is an excellent teacher, nephrologist and role model for patient care. Our Chairman, Dr. Robert Nelson, is incredibly approachable and accessible, which is a rare finding. He also continues to serve as an attending in our NICU and Newborn Nursery.
Tampa Bay itself is a wonderful place that offers innumerable year-round activities including many festivals along the Bay, with the most famous being Gasparilla – the largest pirate invasion festival and parade in the world. There are also aquariums, museums, amazing history, beautiful beaches along the Gulf of Mexico, as well as our professional sports team including the Buccaneers, Rays, and Lightning. Tampa Bay has all of the resources of a large city, but the closeness of a small town. You can easily live in a vibrant downtown neighborhood or in a cozy suburban community or along the water with a short commute to work.
Last, but certainly NOT least, the program is a strong, cohesive group of residents from all over the globe. We are all professional colleagues as well as good friends. It is truly a "family-friendly" residency that stresses the importance of life outside the program which fosters an atmosphere of unity and unparalleled cooperation amongst the residents.
We look forward to meeting you at your interview! Please do not hesitate to contact us if you have any questions.
Sincerely,
Jennifer Pesce, MD
Jennifer Kim, MD
Tracy Burton, MD
Click here to view Dr. Nelson's welcome video