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
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 …
November 18, 2024
Sushant Srinivasan and Maria Stanley among 2024 UW Health Physician Leadership Development Program graduates
On October 17, 26 physician leaders graduated from the UW Health Physician Leadership Development Program, a system-wide well-being initiative designed to equip physicians with the leadership skills necessary to navigate the challenges of academic medicine. …
November 14, 2024
New Faculty Focus: Austin Stuckert
Q&A with Austin Stuckert, MD, MS, assistant professor, Division of Hematology, Oncology, and Bone Marrow Transplant Hometown: Elm Grove, Wisconsin Educational/professional background: I attended Wellesley College for my undergraduate degree in biological sciences, graduating in …
November 7, 2024
Pediatrics faculty share expertise: October 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 …
November 7, 2024
UW Department of Pediatrics hosts MSPR 2024 meeting in Madison
The Midwest Society for Pediatric Research (MSPR) held its 2024 Annual Scientific Meeting in Madison, Wisconsin, September 18–20. Each year, the conference highlights innovative scientific discoveries and provides a space for collaboration and career development. …
November 7, 2024
As cases rise, Elizabeth Mann and her staff manage the pediatric type 2 diabetes program with new drugs, treatments, and vigorous myth-busting
In the photo: The Pediatric Type 2 Diabetes Clinical and Research Team. Front row, left to right, Kristin Jakubowski, RN; Elizabeth Mann, MD; Betsy Roe, DNP, APNP, CPNP; Kali Ecker, RN; and Jennifer Templeton, MA. …
November 6, 2024
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 …
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