BayCare's pediatrics residency program is accredited to accept eight residents per year, and is based out of St. Joseph's Children's Hospital in Tampa, FL. Our residency program is community-care focused, and will provide much needed services to children and their families in multiple locations throughout West Central Florida.
By joining BayCare, you open the door not only to an exceptional medical training experience, but also the opportunity for a fulfilling career across our statewide network of top-performing, not-for-profit hospitals and out-patient centers. As a new program, there'll be many opportunities to be innovative. Program leadership welcomes new ideas for program design, structure, and continuous improvement.
Located in Tampa, Florida, St. Joseph’s Children’s Hospital is one of the premier pediatric centers in the southeastern United States. With more than 170 pediatric physician specialists representing over 25 subspecialties, our hospital exposes residents to diverse and robust clinical experience. Our Level II pediatric emergency and trauma center is equipped with cutting-edge technology and staffed by pediatric emergency medicine specialists, offering residents an opportunity to develop skills in acute care and trauma management. Residents also rotate at our adjacent St. Joseph’s Women’s Hospital, featuring a Level IV Neonatal Intensive Care Unit (NICU). Together, these institutions offer our residents hands-on training experience in both general and subspecialty pediatrics.
Our dedicated pediatric continuity clinic, owned and operated by BayCare, is located just 10 minutes from St. Joseph’s Children’s Hospital. Residents spend a half day each week in this outpatient setting, where they build and manage their own panel of patients, creating a true medical home. This longitudinal experience allows for meaningful continuity of care and long-term relationships with patients and families. Under the guidance of experienced faculty, residents gain hands-on experience in preventive care, chronic disease management, and developmental monitoring, all within a supportive, community-focused environment. The clinic plays a key role in helping residents develop autonomy, confidence, and the skills essential for high-quality primary pediatric care.
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Community/Advocacy |
1 |
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Outpatient Pediatrics |
1 |
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Pediatric Emergency Medicine |
1 |
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Pediatric Gastroenterology |
1 |
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Inpatient Pediatrics |
3 |
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Individualized |
2 |
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Newborn Nursery |
1 |
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NICU |
1 |
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Night Float |
1 |
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Pediatric Surgery |
1 |
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| Second Year | ||||||
Community/Advocacy |
1 |
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Adolescent Medicine |
1 |
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Outpatient Pediatrics |
1 |
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Fast Track |
1 |
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Pediatric Hematology/Oncology |
1 |
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Inpatient Pediatrics |
2 |
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Individualized |
2 |
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Pediatric Infectious Disease |
1 |
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NICU |
1 |
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Night Float |
1 |
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PICU |
1 |
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| Third Year | ||||||
Outpatient Pediatrics |
1 |
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Pediatric Cardiology |
1 |
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Community/Advocacy |
1 |
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Developmental/Behavioral Medicine |
1 |
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Elective |
1 |
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Pediatric Emergency Medicine |
1 |
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Inpatient Pediatrics |
2 |
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Individualized |
2 |
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Night Float |
1 |
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PICU |
1 |
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Child Psychiatry / Mental & Behavioral Health |
1 |
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Academic half day is held every Wednesday afternoon. This conference is an 18-month series designed around the topics that the American Board of Pediatrics recommends covering for board certification. We also included important topics that are necessary to become a well-rounded physician. Topics such as diversity & inclusion, finance, quality improvement, utilization management, and wellness are sprinkled in each year. Board Review is held weekly as part of the half-day didactics. Join our engaged faculty as they prepare you to take the boards in a high-yield, multi-modal, and interactive preparation sessions. Our program’s number one priority is for residents to graduate and obtain board certification.
The Pediatrics Residency offers a supportive learning environment where residents gain hands-on experience caring for children of all ages. Our faculty are passionate and skilled clinicians who are advocates for children. Through their mentorship, residents are prepared to deliver exceptional, compassionate pediatric care. Click here to learn more about our faculty’s experience and specialties.
Please contact our program manager with any questions:
Email: gmepeds@baycare.org
Phone: (813) 554-8126
