Rajitha Kota Receives Outstanding Student Poster Award

Posted: May 4, 2012

Please join us in congratulating Rajitha Kota, student researcher in Dr. Moreno's Adolescent Health Research Team, who was selected as the recipient of the MPH Outstanding Student Poster Award during the Department of Population Health Sciences Annual Poster Session. Rajitha’s poster was titled, “The Prevalence and Nature of Cyberbullying Among College Students”. Her poster was chosen based on the significance of her project, contribution to the public health field, innovation of approach and poster clarity. Rajitha’s poster will be showcased in on the 7th Floor in the WARF building for the next year.

Gregory A. Hollman, MD

Dipesh Navsaria, MPH, MSLIS, MD

UW Teaching Academy Inducts Drs. Hollman and Navsaria

Posted: April 27, 2012

The University of Wisconsin-Madison Teaching Academy has inducted two members of the Pediatrics faculty as Fellows - Gregory Hollman, MD, and Dipesh Navsaria, MPH, MSLIS, MD. They are included in the 26 new members for 2012. The induction ceremony was held on April 25th 2012 at 4:30 pm in the Union South.

Teaching Academy Fellows come from departments all across campus, and are admitted to the Academy based on their demonstrated excellence in teaching and on the recommendations from fellow faculty and students.

James H. Conway, MD

Gary P. Williams, MD

Drs. Conway and Williams Recipients of UW Health's 2011 Physician Excellence Awards

Posted: April 23, 2012

Congratulations to Jim Conway, MD, and Gary Williams, MD, recent recipients of UW Health's 2011 Physician Excellence Awards. Dr. Conway was awarded the Clinical Educator Excellence Award and Dr. Williams, the Clinical Practice Excellence Award. These awards are given to recognize UW Health's most skilled and dedicated physicians who demonstrate exceptional performance in clinical practice or education and a commitment to the mission, vision and values of UW Health.

Dr. John Frohna Receives APPD Leadership Award

Posted: April 18, 2012

Congratulations to John Frohna, MD, MPH, for receiving the 2012 Robert S. Holm, MD Leadership Award from the Association of Pediatric Program Directors. This award honors a Program Director or Associate Program Director (past or present) for extraordinary contribution in pediatric program director leadership and/or support of other directors as a mentor, advisor or role model.

Pediatric Faculty Promotions

Posted: April 13, 2012

The UW School of Medicine and Public Health (UWSMPH) CHS Appointments and Promotions Committee, and Dean Robert Golden, have approved the promotion to Associate Professor (CHS) for Scott Hagen, MD and Barbara Knox, MD, and the promotion to Professor (CHS) for David Wargowski, MD.

The UWSMPH Clinician-Teacher Track Faculty Appointments and Promotions Committee, along with Dean Golden, have approved the promotion to Clinical Professor for Jeffrey Sleeth, MD.

The Tenure Committee of the Biological Sciences Division has approved the promotion of Theresa Guilbert, MD, MS to Associate Professor with Tenure.

The UWSMPH Tenure Track Faculty Appointments and Promotions Committee has approved the promotion of Pamela Kling, MD to Professor.

All promotions become effective July 1, 2012.

Scott A. Hagen, MD	Barbara L. Knox, MD	David S. Wargowski, MD	Jeffrey S. Sleeth, MD
Theresa W. Guilbert, MD, MS	Pamela J. Kling, MD

Christopher Green, MD, Appointed Senior Vice President of Medical Affairs and Chief Medical Officer at UWHC

Posted: April 9, 2012

Christopher (Chris) Green, MD, has been named senior vice president, Medical Affairs, and chief medical officer (CMO) at UWHC. In these roles, he will report to the UWHC president and CEO, Donna Katen-Bahensy. In addition, he will have a matrix reporting relationship to Jeff Grossman, MD, UWMF president and CEO and SMPH senior associate dean for clinical affairs, and Robert Golden, MD, SMPH dean.

Green also will hold an SMPH faculty appointment, as well as an administrative appointment as assistant dean for hospital affairs.

This appointment comes after an extensive national search. Green’s new role became effective on Monday, April 2.

Green has served as interim CMO for the past eight months and is well known across UW Health. Over the past 28 years, he has developed a breadth and depth of experience across UW Health that positions him well for this new career challenge. Professional appointments have included professor of pediatrics, associate chair for clinical affairs for pediatrics, vice chair of pediatrics, interim chair of pediatrics, and medical director. He has served on multiple committees, maintains teaching and clinical responsibilities and is widely published.

Diane Heatley, MD, Appointed Medical Director of AFCH

Posted: April 9, 2012

Diane Heatley, MD, associate professor, Division of Otolaryngology, has been appointed medical director of American Family Children’s Hospital after serving as interim medical director since October 1. Heatley’s strong leadership, commitment to clinical quality and to patient and family-centered care reflects her collaborative strengths in administrative and leadership roles. She assumed her new role on Monday, April 2.

Greg Hollman, MD, Receives the Society for Pediatric Sedation Joseph P. Cravero Award

Posted: April 2, 2012

Congratulations to Greg Hollman, MD, recently awarded the first annual Joseph P. Cravero Leadership Award by the Society for Pediatric Sedation. This award is presented annually by the Board of Directors for the Society for Pediatric Sedation to a leader who, with a collaborative and engaging spirit, furthers the field of pediatric sedation through his or her efforts in research, education, and health policy.