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
Pediatrics faculty share expertise: November 2024
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 …
December 5, 2024
The results are in: Fellowship Match 2024
December 3 was a special day in the University of Wisconsin Department of Pediatrics as our training programs and trainees learned the results of Fellowship Match Day 2024. Fellowship Match is a day to welcome …
December 4, 2024
Department of Medicine presents Joseph McBride with the 2024 Outstanding Clinician Award
The Department of Medicine announced the winners of its 2024 Clinical Excellence Awards last month. Among the winners was Joseph McBride, MD, an assistant professor in the Division of Infectious Diseases who holds a joint …
November 22, 2024
Two Department of Pediatrics early-career researchers selected for Journeys & Frontiers in Pediatric Research program
Each year, the Journeys & Frontiers in Pediatric Research program offers inspiring career stories, career development mentoring, feedback on research, and networking opportunities to a select group of 100 early-career participants. Provided by the American …
November 22, 2024
Emma Mohr receives Young Investigator Award from Pediatric Infectious Diseases Society
Emma Mohr, MD, PhD, assistant professor, Division of Infectious Diseases, is this year’s Pediatric Infectious Diseases Society’s (PIDS) Young Investigator Award winner. This award is presented annually to a physician who has completed pediatric infectious …
November 22, 2024
New Faculty Focus: Jingshing Wu
Q&A with Jingshing Wu, MD, PhD, assistant professor, Division of Neonatology and Newborn Nursery Hometown: Madison, Wisconsin Educational/professional background: I received my BA from Harvard University, MD from the University of Chicago Pritzker School of …
November 22, 2024
Tess Jewell receives GLMA Early Career Achievement Award
MD-MPH student Tess Jewell was awarded the GLMA Early Career Achievement Award during the organization’s annual conference, which was held September 30–October 2 in Charlotte, North Carolina. GLMA is a national organization committed to ensuring …
November 18, 2024
NIH grant to study the connections between air pollution and genes affecting early-onset asthma awarded to Sima Ramratnam
The National Institutes of Health (NIH) has selected a project from Sima Ramratnam, MD, MPH, associate professor in the Division of Allergy, Immunology and Rheumatology, for ECHO Opportunities and Innovation Fund (OIF) funding in the …
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