My bio
Hi! My name is Dr. Maria N. Kelly and I’ve been a "GATOR" since college. I received my undergraduate, medical school and pediatric residency training all from the University of Florida in Gainesville, Florida. As a pediatrician at UF, my current duties include the clinical care of patients, medical education of residents and medical students and clinical research. I currently care for patients independently at UF outpatient clinics and I also serve as a preceptor for medical students and residents. My research interest is medical education and clinical quality and I have presented nationally on these topics. I enjoy caring for children with a multitude of diseases while also promoting healthy living. As a general pediatrician at the University of Florida, my clinical duties include serving as an attending physician to aid in the diagnosis and treatment of pediatric patients at the University of Florida pediatric clinics and UF Health Shands Children's Hospital. As Assistant Dean and Chief Medical Officer, I provide physician leadership to ensure a patient-centric clinical environment and the highest quality of medical care and patient safety in all University of Florida Health Physicians practices. I'm honored to be a part of our "Gator Nation"!
Education
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Residency - Pediatrics
University of Florida, 2005
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Medical Degree
University of Florida, 2002
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Bachelor of Science
University of Florida, 1997
My areas of focus
Specialties
Subspecialties
Gender
Female
Accomplishments
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Selected for the Hedwig Van Ameringen Executive Leadership in Academic Medicine Program, Fellowship Position
Drexel University College of Medicine, 2021
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College of Medicine Exemplary Teacher Award
College of Medicine, University of Florida, 2020
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Selected as Chair of the College of Medicine Clerkship Director Committee
College of Medicine, University of Florida, 2020
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Clerkship Director of the Year
University of Florida, College of Medicine, 2019
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College of Medicine Exemplary Teacher Award
College of Medicine, University of Florida, 2019
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Alpha Omega Alpha Honor Society Induction
Alpha Omega Alpha Honor Society, 2018
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College of Medicine Exemplary Teacher Award
College of Medicine, University of Florida, 2018
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College of Medicine Exemplary Teacher Award
College of Medicine, University of Florida, 2017
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College of Medicine Exemplary Teacher Award
College of Medicine, University of Florida, 2016
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Golden Apple Award in Clinical Science
Graduating Medical Student Class, College of Medicine, University of Florida, 2016
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Clerkship Director of the Year
College of Medicine, University of Florida, 2015
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College of Medicine Exemplary Teacher Award
College of Medicine, University of Florida, 2015
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Golden Apple Award in Clinical Science
Graduating Medical Student Class, College of Medicine, University of Florida, 2015
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College of Medicine Exemplary Teacher Award
College of Medicine, University of Florida, 2014
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University of Florida College of Medicine Society of Teaching Scholars Inductee
Society of Teaching Scholars, College of Medicine, University of Florida, 2014
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College of Medicine Exemplary Teacher Award
College of Medicine, University of Florida, 2013
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Physician Customer Service Key Award
Shands Children's Hospital, University of Florida, 2013
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College of Medicine Exemplary Teacher Award
College of Medicine, University of Florida, 2012
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Physician Customer Service Key Award
Shands Children's Hospital, University of Florida, 2012
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College of Medicine Exemplary Teacher Award
College of Medicine, University of Florida, 2011
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College of Medicine Exemplary Teacher Award
College of Medicine, University of Florida, 2010
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Physician Customer Service Key Award
Shands Children's Hospital, University of Florida, 2010
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Physician Customer Service Key Award
Shands Children's Hospital, University of Florida, 2009
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College of Medicine Exemplary Teacher Award
College of Medicine, University of Florida, 2008
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Outstanding Faculty Member
Department of Pediatrics, University of Florida, 2008
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Physician Customer Service Key Award
Shands Children's Hospital, University of Florida, 2008