PGY-2 Position available at Florida State University, Studer Family Children’s Hospital at Sacred Heart, Pensacola for July 2025
The FSU Pediatric Residency Program at Studer Family Children’s Hospital in Pensacola, FL is currently recruiting a pediatric resident to join our program as a PGY-2 on July 1, 2025. We are an ACGME accredited program with 27 residents, 9 per year.
The quality and diversity of our patients and the faculty create a well-balanced experience for our pediatric residents, where approximately 50% of our residents select primary care pediatrics and 50% choose further subspecialty training following the completion of their residency. We are especially proud of our Pediatric Housestaff who are trained and encouraged to critically evaluate clinical problems and to function as primary care physicians in a patient- and family-centered environment.
Please visit our website for further information about our program: Pediatrics Team – Sacred Heart Graduate Medical Education
Please note our academic affiliation will be changing from University of Florida to Florida State University effective July 1, 2025.
Prerequisites for Training:
- Completion of medical training by graduating from one of the following:
- US/Canadian LCME accredited medical school
- Accredited college of osteopathic medicine by the Commission on Osteopathic College Accreditation (COCA)
- An ECFMG certified medical school outside of the US
- Pass/passing scores on USMLE Step 1 and Step 2, or COMLEX level 1 and Level 2 exams
- Completion of the first year in good standing at an ACGME accredited pediatric residency program or if applicable an international graduate who has been granted a 1-year waiver of training by the American Board of Pediatrics.
Interested applicants should submit:
- A cover letter explaining your interest in this position, career plans and, if applicable, the reason for leaving your current residency program.
- Curriculum vitae
- Three letters of Recommendation, including one from your current Program Director (if leaving current program).
- USMLE and/or COMLEX score transcripts
- ITE results, if available
- Copy of Evaluations completed during first year of training Or Copy of American Board of Pediatrics Waiver of Training, if applicable.
- Medical School Performance Evaluation (Dean’s letter)
- Valid ECFMG Certificate, if applicable
- IMG applicants: We support J-1 VISA’s only.
In advance of an offer, we would also need:
- Programmatic letter confirming your completed rotations and credit attained and reported to the American Board of Pediatrics.
- Final milestone tracking as submitted to the ACGME.
- Final Summative Performance Evaluation
Interested candidates are encouraged to apply immediately by email to:
Mrs. Danika Gretzinger, Residency Program Manager, email: dgretzinger@ascension.org
Review of applications will begin immediately and will continue until the position is filled. Virtual interviews will be scheduled based upon interviewer/interviewee availability.
CONTACT INFORMATION:
Danika Gretzinger, C-TAGME
dgretzinger@ascension.org
