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
Division of Global Pediatrics hosts the 15th annual conference of the Midwest Consortium of Global Child Health Educators
The Department of Pediatrics Division of Global Pediatrics hosted the 2024 conference for members of the Midwest Consortium of Global Child Health Educators over September 19 and 20 on the University of Wisconsin–Madison campus. About …
December 10, 2024
Pediatric oncologist Christian Capitini appointed to serve as acting director of Carbone Cancer Center
Christian Capitini, MD, professor and chief, Division of Hematology, Oncology, and Bone Marrow Transplant, has been appointed to serve as the acting director of the Carbone Cancer Center. Capitini, who joined the Department of Pediatrics …
December 10, 2024
New Faculty Focus: Amanda Lindenberg
Q&A with Amanda Lindenberg, DO, MOT, assistant professor, Division of Developmental Pediatrics and Rehabilitation Medicine Hometown: Waterford, Wisconsin Educational/professional background: I attended Concordia University in Mequon, Wisconsin, where I completed the combined Bachelor of Rehabilitation …
December 10, 2024
Family-led academic grand (FLAG) rounds will highlight the unique challenges of care for children with disabilities or medical complexity
On Thursday, January 16, a special series of Department of Pediatrics Grand Rounds will commence with its inaugural presentation. A family-led academic grand rounds (FLAG rounds) will offer a new view and a unique sort …
December 9, 2024
Pediatric Rehabilitation Medicine group focuses on restoring function as it addresses a wide range of physical disability
Pediatric Rehabilitation Medicine is a Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation subspecialty, with a board certification since 2003, that focuses on the prevention, diagnosis, treatment, and management of congenital conditions as well as acquired disabilities in children.
December 9, 2024
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- More News...