Anesthesiology Fellowship Program
Program Overview
Pediatric Anesthesiology fellowships are offered through ÎÚÑ»ÊÓƵ Children's Health, Jacksonville, in Florida under the sponsorship of Mayo Clinic. The one-year fellowship includes ten months of operating room, postanesthesia care unit and pediatric pain service rotations during which fellows care for children undergoing all types of pediatric surgery. Fellows spend one or two months in pediatric intensive care rotations. One month is dedicated to an elective of the fellow's choice. The remaining month is provided for vacation, educational conferences and opportunities to interview for a postgraduate position. Our program is accredited by the .
Premier Pediatric Collaboration
This program is a collaborative effort between the Mayo Clinic College of Medicine and Science and ÎÚÑ»ÊÓƵ Children's Health, Jacksonville.
ÎÚÑ»ÊÓƵ is a multispecialty care facility. Our team consists of 19 pediatric anesthesiologists, 4 nurse practitioners and 9 anesthetists (AAs and CRNAs). Patients are seen at ÎÚÑ»ÊÓƵ and Wolfson Children’s Hospital, the only tertiary referral children’s hospital in the northeast Florida and southern Georgia region.
- Curriculum
- Location & Living
Curriculum and Rotations
The one-year fellowship includes 10 months of operating room, postanesthesia care unit and pediatric pain service rotations during which fellows care for children undergoing all types of pediatric surgery. Fellows spend one or two months in pediatric intensive care rotations. One month is dedicated to an elective of the fellow's choice. The remaining month is provided for vacation, educational conferences and opportunities to interview for a postgraduate position.
Specific areas covered during this fellowship include:
- General pediatric surgery
- Pediatric otorhinolaryngology
- Pediatric cardiac and pediatric intensive care units
- Pediatric cardiac anesthesia
- Pediatric neuroanesthesia
- Pediatric orthopedic anesthesia
- Pediatric urology anesthesia
- Pediatric plastic surgery anesthesia
- Pediatric acute and chronic pain management
- Pediatric regional anesthesia
Training at ÎÚÑ»ÊÓƵ in Northeast Florida
ÎÚÑ»ÊÓƵ Children’s Health, Jacksonville, sits right on the St. Johns River in the heart of downtown. It’s a hub for pediatric specialty care across Northeast Florida and Southeast Georgia, where outpatient clinics connect seamlessly to Wolfson Children’s Hospital next door. The environment blends the pace of an urban medical center with the personal feel of a program where learners are known and supported.
Clinic & Training Environment
Your training is built on collaboration with , a 250-bed referral hospital for the region’s most complex pediatric cases. Wolfson’s Emergency Department is staffed entirely by fellowship-trained pediatric emergency medicine physicians, and the trauma center is Level III. The ORs stay busy, with surgical cases ranging from the routine to the highly specialized. Learn more about training here.Â
And the reach goes further. Trainees rotate with partners like the University of Florida, the Mayo Clinic, and the combined U.S. Army/Navy program. These affiliations expand learning into diverse clinical settings and connect you to a broader academic community.Â
Living in Jacksonville & Northeast Florida
Jacksonville has the feel of a major city with the laid-back energy of Florida’s coast. It’s a place where the St. Johns winds through downtown, beaches stretch along the coast, and history lives just down the road in St. Augustine. The cost of living is low, the food and arts scenes are growing, and outdoor spaces make it easy to get outside year-round. The River City offers plenty of ways to recharge.
Research Opportunities
Research at ÎÚÑ»ÊÓƵ often ties directly into patient care, with access to faculty mentorship and multi-institution collaborations. Quality improvement, clinical trials, and interdisciplinary projects are all part of the mix. Trainees may present at local and national meetings, reflecting the program’s emphasis on scholarly growth alongside clinical training.Â
Resident & Fellow Life
Your training is more than rotations and research. It’s about feeling supported, finding community, and having space to succeed.
Community & Culture | You’ll learn in a setting that values teamwork. Across ÎÚÑ»ÊÓƵ, Wolfson, and academic partners. Mentorship is accessible, and colleagues become friends quickly.
Wellness & Support | Resources are easy to access. Counseling, peer networks, and built-in wellness resources are part of the experience. Training is demanding, but you don’t go it alone.
Everyday Perks |Â The perks are real. Easy parking, walkable downtown, and a setting right on the riverfront make the day-to-day smoother.
Distinctive Setting | Jacksonville offers a mix of river views, city living, and coastal escapes. Add in program-sponsored outings and social traditions, and there’s a lot to see and do outside of training.Â
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Positions
Four positions are available on a competitive basis each year in the Pediatric Anesthesiology Fellowship program at Mayo Clinic's campus in Jacksonville, Florida.
Qualifications
Applicants must have completed an ACGME accredited four-year anesthesiology residency program to apply to the Pediatric Anesthesiology Fellowship in Jacksonville, Florida.
Also see general admissions requirements for Mayo Clinic School of Graduate Medical Education.
How to apply
The academic year begins July 1.
The application and all supporting documentation must be submitted by May 31 of the year preceding the program start date.
You must apply through SF Match, a third-party application service. Do not send materials to Mayo Clinic Pediatric Anesthesiology.
- 1. To apply to the program, visit the
- 2. Appointments are made through
Applicants considered for an appointment will be invited for a personal interview with the program director and selected faculty.
Interviews will be conducted in April through May of the year prior to the appointment.
Questions About Applying?
Contact:
Amy Burns, MD
Program Director
Email: amy.burns@nemours.org
Jacob Justinger, MD
Associate Program Director
Stephanie Bowen, C-TAGME
Education Corrdinator
Phone: (904)697-3367
Email: stephanie.bowen1@nemours.org