University of Florida Program
About This Program
Fellows chosen for our program will see the quality and quantity of patients that facilitate extraordinary clinical training. Upon completion of the three-year program, our graduates are eligible for certification by the ABP sub-board of neonatal-perinatal medicine. They acquire knowledge and expertise in newborn critical care and convalescence, research design and interpretation of findings, as well as leadership and delivery of education skills.
Program Statistics
Types of Graduates
Resident Gender
Contact Information
Program Director
Diomel Marasigan De La Cruz, MD
Univ of Florida Coll of Med
Primary Program Contact
Whitney Moss
Univ of Florida Coll of Med
Locations
Univ of Florida Coll of Med
Neonatal-Perinatal Med Pgm
PO Box 100296
Gainesville, FL 32610
1600 Sw Archer Rd
Gainesville, FL 32610
1600 Sw Archer Rd
Gainesville, FL 32610-0326
Application Information
Participates In
Doesn't Participate In
- San Francisco Match
- Military Match (i.e., Joint Service Graduate Medical Education Selection Board, Military Selection Board)
- SAU/AU Match (i.e., Urology Match)
- None
Second Look
U.S. MD Applicants
IMG Applicants
DO Applicants
Total required letters of recommendation (excludes MSPE and Deans letter)
Required Letter Writers
- Letter(s) from someone within the specialty (e.g., faculty, attending)
- Program Director
Medical School Graduation Timeline
No cap on the number of years.
Gap Experience Requirement
Data not provided by program
Resident / Fellow Characteristics
Three year averages. Medical school type does not include graduates of Canadian schools.
Types of Graduates
Resident Gender
Program Faculty
Faculty Distribution
Work Environment
NA = Not Applicable
NGO = Negotiable
OTH = Other
Visa Status
This program will consider an appropriately qualified applicant with the following visa or visa status. Contact the program for additional information.
Program Size
PGY-1 Positions Not Offered
PGY-2 Positions Not Offered
Key Dates & Timelines
2026 - 2027
Program Starts Reviewing Applications
Application service release date
Interview Offer Dates
Jul 1, 2026 - Oct 31, 2026
Average PGY-1 Educational Environment
Employment Policies & Benefits
Educational Benefits
Tracks & Educational Features
Evaluations
Medical Insurance Coverage
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- Major medical for residents
- Major medical for dependents
- Outpatient mental health
- Inpatient mental health
- Group life insurance
- Disability insurance
- Disability insurance for occupationally-acquired HIV
Salary Compensation
Year 4 through Year 6
Salary paid by a non-profit institution.
Vacation & Sick Days
Residents receive 15 Vacation Days and 10 Sick Days annually to support work-life balance and personal well-being.
For more information, view the program's leave policy on their website.