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
Department of Pediatrics participates in Girls on the Run fall 5K race
Earlier this month, the Department of Pediatrics sponsored the Girls on the Run Fall 5K race in Waunakee, Wisconsin. Girls on the Run South Central Wisconsin is a program that teaches essential life skills through …
November 12, 2026
Narmin Javadova will study risk for neurodevelopmental impairment in Pediatric Scientist Development Program
Narmin Javadova, MD, PGY-5 fellow in the Division of Neonatology and Newborn Nursery and a graduate of the University of Wisconsin Pediatrics Residency Program, has been selected for the Pediatric Scientist Development Program (PSDP). The …
November 12, 2026
After 34 years loving her work as a primary care pediatrician, Deirdre Burns will retire
When Deirdre Burns, MD, associate professor in the Division of General Pediatrics and Adolescent Medicine, was completing her undergraduate degree in the early 1980s at the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill, tuition wasn’t …
November 5, 2026
Pediatrics faculty share expertise: October 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 …
November 3, 2026
New Faculty Focus: Therese Woodring
Q&A with Therese Woodring, MD, assistant professor, Division of Hematology, Oncology, Transplant, and Cellular Therapy
November 2, 2026
UW Health Kids American Family Children’s Hospital nationally ranked in three specialties by U.S. News & World Report for 2026–2027
U.S. News & World Report has ranked UW Health Kids American Family Children’s Hospital in three medical and surgical specialties. These achievements are the result of the hard work and dedication of our department members …
October 30, 2026
Wisconsin Cystic Fibrosis Consortium establishes Philip Farrell CF Luminary Award
The Wisconsin Cystic Fibrosis Consortium brings together members of Wisconsin’s five cystic fibrosis (CF) care centers to collaborate, share knowledge, and advance care for individuals living with CF. At its May 2026 meeting, the consortium …
October 27, 2026
Carissa Ostrom receives Cardiac Neurodevelopmental Advocacy and Engagement Award
Carissa Ostrom, a unit coordinator in the American Family Children’s Hospital NICU, received the Cardiac Neurodevelopmental Advocacy and Engagement Award from the Cardiac Neurodevelopmental Outcome Collaborative (CNOC). The award recognizes individuals or groups who have …
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