The Department of Pediatrics at the University of Wisconsin School of Medicine and Public Health promotes and enhances the health of children through outstanding clinical care, exemplary education of pediatric trainees, performance of cutting-edge research, and vigorous advocacy. It is the academic home to more than 200 faculty members across 16 subspecialty divisions.
Train with us
Formal training programs for medical students, residents, fellows, postgraduate researchers, and faculty provide subspecialty expertise to prepare the next generation of clinicians, scientists, scholars, and leaders in academic pediatrics.
Learn with us
Professional development activities provide valuable learning and CME opportunities to faculty, staff, and trainees as well as pediatricians throughout the region. We host weekly Pediatric Grand Rounds, annual conferences and lectures, and regular workshops.
Work with us
We are dedicated to recruiting new faculty and staff to help us improve the lives of children in Wisconsin and beyond. Internships and student employment opportunities in health care administration and research provide experiences for emerging professionals.
Featured Events and News
Recent News
Grant from Eurofins-Viracor will fund Rachel Engen’s work to study torque teno virus as a biomarker for immunological function in patients post-kidney transplant
Rachel Engen, MD, assistant professor, Division of Nephrology, recently secured a three-year grant in the amount of $621,000 for an investigator-initiated, industry-funded, multicenter study looking at torque teno virus (TTV) as a biomarker of immunosuppression …
June 27, 2025
Hartwell Foundation grants Becky Richards award to study CAR T cell therapy for children with acute myeloid leukemia
The Hartwell Foundation named Rebecca (Becky) Richards, MD, PhD, assistant professor, Division of Hematology, Oncology, Transplant, and Cellular Therapy, as one of 10 recipients of an Individual Biomedical Research Award. These awards aim to support …
June 27, 2025
Bernadette Gillick is honored as a Catherine Worthingham Fellow by the American Physical Therapy Association
In May, Bernadette Gillick, PhD, MSPT, PT, professor in the Division of Developmental Pediatrics and Rehabilitation Medicine, was honored as a Catherine Worthingham Fellow by the American Physical Therapy Association (APTA). It is the association’s …
June 27, 2025
Tingting Fan receives Postdoc Excellence Award in Mentoring
The UW–Madison Postdoctoral Association honors outstanding UW–Madison postdocs and faculty members in the areas of teaching, service, and mentoring with its annual Postdoc Excellence Awards. Tingting Fan, PhD, postdoctoral research associate in the Division of …
June 23, 2025
Department members lead May ACGME Clinician Educator Journal Club
Last year, the Accreditation Council for Graduate Medical Education (ACGME) started the Clinician Educator Journal Club to help clinical educators grow. Each month, they invite authors to discuss their article and how it can be used …
June 23, 2025
NICU providers name Julie Rice recipient of 2025 Neonatology Excellence Award
Each year the NICU providers nominate and then vote on individuals for the Neonatology Excellence Award, designed to recognize an individual who promotes the optimal care of newborns by advancing and supporting education, research, quality …
June 23, 2025
Research Week 2025: Summary of events and award winners
From May 12 to 15, the Department of Pediatrics hosted Pediatric Research Week. This annual event provides a venue for department researchers to present their latest work to an enthusiastic audience, offers engaging panel discussions …
June 10, 2025
Pediatrics faculty share expertise: May 2025
Department of Pediatrics faculty members are experts in child health, parenting, vaccinations, and other related topics. They are frequently sought out by local, state, and national journalists for their insights. Below is a list of …
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