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 230 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
Tiny Baby Conference explores care and outcomes of infants born at the edge of viability
The Department of Pediatrics Division of Neonatology and Newborn Nursery hosted its first-ever Tiny Baby Conference at Unity Point Health – Meriter on March 12–13. Claudette Onyelobi, MD, assistant professor, served as conference director. As …
April 8, 2026
Governor Tony Evers signs bill extending Medicaid coverage for birthing parents from 60 days to one year postpartum
On March 18, Governor Tony Evers signed Wisconsin Act 102 (SB 23/AB97) extending Medicaid coverage from the previous limit of 60 days to 12 months postpartum for birthing parents. The Wisconsin Chapter of the American …
April 6, 2026
Christian Capitini named director of UW Carbone Cancer Center
Christian Capitini, MD, professor and chief of the Division of Hematology, Oncology, Transplant, and Cellular Therapy, was named director of the University of Wisconsin Carbone Cancer Center as well as director of UW Health Cancer …
April 6, 2026
Get to know the new chief of the Division of Neonatology and Newborn Nursery: Q&A with Cynthia Ortinau
On April 1, the Department of Pediatrics welcomed Cynthia (Cindy) Ortinau, MD, MSCI, associate professor, as the new chief of the Division of Neonatology and Newborn Nursery and the Alfred Dorrance Daniels Professor on Diseases …
April 6, 2026
Wisconsin at PAS 2026
Department of Pediatrics faculty, trainees, and staff will be heading to Boston for the 2026 Pediatric Academic Societies (PAS) meeting April 24–27. These department members will be presenting and contributing to 22 presentations and 65 posters, …
April 3, 2026
Pediatrics faculty share expertise: March 2026
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 …
April 3, 2026
New Faculty Focus: Morgan Mann
Q&A with Morgan Mann, PhD, DABCC, assistant professor, Division of Genetics and Metabolism, and assistant director of newborn screening, Wisconsin State Laboratory of Hygiene
April 3, 2026
New Faculty Focus: Colleen Laus
Q&A with Colleen Laus, MD, assistant professor, Division of General Pediatrics and Adolescent Medicine
April 3, 2026- More News...