University of Florida Program

Program Identity & Fit

The University of Florida is a large academic anesthesiology program rooted in the legacy of monitoring pioneer J.S. Gravenstein, delivering training primarily at UF Health Shands Hospital and the Malcom Randall VA, with subspecialty rotations spanning cardiac, obstetric, pediatric, neurosurgical, regional and pain anesthesia. High case volume allows most residents to complete ACGME case requirements by CA2 year, freeing later training for leadership-oriented rotations (OR management, ABA Policy Research Rotation in Political Affairs) and individualized electives. The department supports a substantial research infrastructure (96 clinical faculty, PhD research scientists, thousands of publications, dedicated research administration internship) and operates fellowships in pain medicine and critical care/CTCC, signaling a strong pipeline toward subspecialization. Leadership explicitly seeks academically strong, self-motivated physicians capable of functioning as consultants and future specialty leaders, within a collegial, inquiry-driven culture.