Welcome from the Residency Program Director
Our University of Florida Family Medicine Residency Program offers broad-based training to physicians who have chosen to dedicate themselves to the medical specialty of family medicine. The program has been designed to promote a healthy integration of biomedical and psychosocial instruction to optimize training in the specialty that provides continuing and comprehensive healthcare to the individual and family. Consider the following advantages:
- The University of Florida Residency Program offers the educational advantages of a superior academic family medicine program. Shands at UF, a vital component of Shands HealthCare, is one of the top 100 integrated healthcare systems in the U.S.
- Our experienced, renowned physician-teachers are dedicated to promoting the professional and personal support of residents to prepare them for future medical practice aspirations. University of Florida faculty are known throughout the state and the country for their work in scholastic and medical communities.
- Our fully equipped, well-staffed, lively family practice center is the heart of the residency program where residents can refine their clinical and procedural skills while learning practice management.
- Consultant specialists and subspecialists, including on-site clinical psychologists, doctors of pharmacy, social workers, medical ethicists, acupuncturists and others, offer specialty caliber training on site daily through noon conferences.
- An abundance of Florida sunshine in a major university setting, offering a myriad of cultural, recreational and entertainment activities, makes Gainesville an excellent location for residents and families.
Our residents are our most valuable resource. They are a bright, energetic and unified group of colleagues making residency training a stimulating experience.
We hope that these advantages and our dedication to our residents stimulate your interest in visiting and learning more about our superlative Family Medicine Residency Program.
We look forward to meeting you and invite you to see more about our Family Medicine Residency Program