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
Megan Moreno co-author on new book about healthy media use and families
Parenting around technology can feel hard, in part because digital technology has advanced at a pace that society hasn’t experienced before. These technologies were designed without child or teen well-being in mind, and parents are …
October 6, 2026
Department of Pediatrics has strong presence at 2026 Midwest Society for Pediatric Research scientific meeting
The Midwest Society for Pediatric Research (MSPR) held its 2026 Annual Scientific Meeting September 15–17 in Indianapolis, Indiana. Each year, the conference highlights innovative scientific discoveries and provides a space for collaboration and career development. …
October 6, 2026
Pediatrics faculty share expertise: September 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 …
October 6, 2026
Amanda Palm receives 2026 APP Excellence Award from UW Health
Health institutions around the country celebrated advanced practice providers (APPs) during National APP Week, September 21–25. At UW Health, more than 1,200 APPs work as nurse practitioners, physician assistants, certified registered nurse anesthetists, certified anesthesiologist …
October 5, 2026
New Faculty Focus: Carine Renner
Q&A with Carine Renner, MD, assistant professor, Division of General Pediatrics and Adolescent Medicine
October 5, 2026
New Faculty Focus: Elly Ranum
Q&A with Elly Ranum, MD, assistant professor, Division of Developmental Pediatrics and Rehabilitation Medicine
September 30, 2026
New Faculty Focus: Lauren Roach
Q&A with Lauren Roach, DO, assistant professor, Division of Critical Care
September 29, 2026
New Faculty Focus: Allison Weisnicht
Q&A with Allison Weisnicht, MD, MS, assistant professor, Division of Hematology, Oncology, Transplant, and Cellular Therapy
September 29, 2026- More News...