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
Christian Capitini, Rachel Fenske, and Ryan McAdams part of research teams chosen for UW–Madison’s Igniting Interdisciplinary Innovation initiative
Three members of the Department of Pediatrics are part of research teams that received Wisconsin Alumni Research Foundation grants through UW–Madison’s inaugural Igniting Interdisciplinary Innovation (I³) initiative. The projects were among 17 funded from a …
October 19, 2026
Katherine Lemon recognized in the Best Pediatrician category of the Madison.com People’s Choice awards
Madison.com announced its 2026 People’s Choice award winners in early September. Katherine Lemon, MD, associate professor, Division of General Pediatrics and Adolescent Medicine, was named a “favorite” in the Best Pediatrician category. The People’s Choice …
October 19, 2026
Heather Bartlett featured in Women in Medicine Month video
In celebration of the 2026 American Medical Association Women in Medicine Month, the Department of Medicine asked three of its female faculty members to share stories of peers who led change through collaboration. Heather Bartlett, …
October 19, 2026
Fifty years of training genetic counselors: The Master of Genetic Counselor Studies program and its long pediatrics connection
When the University of Wisconsin–Madison enrolled its first genetic counseling students in 1976, the profession was less than a decade old. Fifty years and 253 graduates later, the Master of Genetic Counselor Studies (MGCS) …
October 8, 2026
Antimicrobial stewardship as a resource: Brittany Lehrer strives to keep antibiotics working
Antibiotics are the medications most commonly prescribed to children and among medicine’s most powerful tools. But every dose that’s incorrectly prescribed can give bacteria a chance to adapt and allow resistant organisms to spread from …
October 6, 2026
Megan Moreno co-author of 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 …
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