Welcome to the University of Wisconsin Department of Pediatrics
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 subspeciality 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
Get to know the new chair of the Department of Pediatrics: Q&A with Dr. John Williams
On November 3, the University of Wisconsin Department of Pediatrics welcomed its new chair, John Williams, MD, professor, Division of Infectious Diseases, and the John E. Jr. and Louise A. Gonce Chair in Pediatrics. Williams …
November 4, 2024
Michelle Kelly receives grant from AHRQ to study ‘Bedside Notes’ project
The Agency for Healthcare Research and Quality (AHRQ) recently awarded Michelle Kelly, MD, PhD, professor, Division of Hospital Medicine and Complex Care, a grant for her project, “Bedside Notes: A Multicenter Trial to Improve Family …
October 28, 2024
Ralphe Research Group member AJ Ross receives academic accolades from Midwest Pediatric Cardiology Society and Association of Black Cardiologists
Anthony “AJ” Ross, a student researcher, a 2024 Shapiro Student in the Ralphe Research Group, and a second-year medical student at the UW School of Medicine and Public Health, received the “Best Medical Student Presentation” …
October 28, 2024
Julie Kessel and Elizabeth Goetz receive grant to develop statewide congenital cytomegalovirus task force
The state of Wisconsin awarded a grant totaling $40,000 to Julie Kessel, MD, associate professor, and Elizabeth Goetz, MD, MPH, professor, both from the Division of Neonatology and Newborn Nursery. The funds will be used to …
October 24, 2024
James Gern receives 2024 Bret Ratner Pediatric Allergy and Immunology Research Award
The American Academy of Pediatrics (AAP) Section on Allergy and Immunology presented James Gern, MD, professor and vice chair of research, Division of Allergy, Immunology, and Rheumatology, with its 2024 Bret Ratner Pediatric Allergy and Immunology …
October 24, 2024
MedEdPORTAL names Emily Ruedinger an Outstanding Reviewer for 2024
MedEdPORTAL, an open-access journal of teaching and learning resources in the health professions published by the Association of American Medical Colleges (AAMC), relies on the voluntary contributions of reviewers and associate editors to assess the …
October 24, 2024
Pediatric Cystic Fibrosis Program recognized with Outstanding Care Center Partnership Award
The UW Health Cystic Fibrosis Center, both its pediatric and adult programs, received the Cystic Fibrosis Foundation’s 2024 Outstanding Care Center Partnership Award. The annual award was established to recognize the care centers and their …
October 21, 2024
ICTR awards Israrul Ansari a 2024 Translational Basic and Clinical Pilot Award
Israrul Ansari, PhD, senior scientist II, Division of Hematology, Oncology, and Bone Marrow Transplant, and co-PI Quoavi Sodji, MD, PhD, assistant professor, Department of Human Oncology, received a 2024 Translational Basic and Clinical Pilot Award …
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