A new partnership between Nicklaus Children's Health System and Florida International University will enhance pediatric healthcare in South Florida by establishing Nicklaus as the official pediatric teaching hospital for FIU's medical school. The collaboration seeks to improve healthcare outcomes for children, addressing the physician shortage by training and retaining pediatric doctors locally. It will also expand research initiatives, including personalized cancer treatments, and provide FIU medical students with valuable hands-on experience. This partnership is set to create the largest academic pediatric department in Florida, reinforcing Nicklaus's commitment to quality child healthcare without needing to travel out of state.
The collaboration will establish Nicklaus as the official pediatric teaching hospital for FIU's medical school, focusing on expanding research, clinical trials and educational opportunities.
With a looming shortage of pediatric physicians, the collaboration is expected to retain more doctors in South Florida, following teaching hospitals' trend of local practice.
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