WELCOME TO THE UW DEPARTMENT OF PEDIATRICS
Professor and Chair
Alfred Dorrance Daniels Professor
The Department of Pediatrics at the University of Wisconsin School of Medicine and Public Health is a vibrant academic department comprising over 175 faculty in seventeen subspecialty divisions.
Our education programs meet the needs of learners at all levels: undergraduates, medical students, residents, fellows, postgraduate trainees and practicing healthcare professionals. Our graduating residents enter desirable primary care practices or top-quality subspecialty fellowships in academic medical centers.
Our basic, translational and clinical research programs aim to generate new knowledge to improve the health of children. In FY18, we had over $34 million in extramural grants supporting our work, and were ranked twelfth in National Institutes of Health research funding among medical school pediatric departments.
Our investigators collaborate with research partners across the UW School of Medicine and Public Health and the broader UW-Madison campus. We also provide ample opportunities for learners to engage in research.
We provide a full range of pediatric inpatient and outpatient clinical services in partnership with colleagues from other medical and surgical subspecialties. Clinical facilities include the state-of-the-art American Family Children’s Hospital, community hospitals UnityPoint Health-Meriter and SSM Health’s St. Mary’s Hospital – Madison and outreach clinics statewide.
Through our robust resident advocacy curriculum and numerous outreach activities, we advocate for the well-being of children in the community and around the world.
We are dedicated to continued excellence and growth, and we appreciate your interest in our department. To learn more about our work and our accomplishments, please browse our website, view our annual reports, or contact us directly.
Our Mission: The University of Wisconsin Department of Pediatrics promotes and enhances the health of children through outstanding clinical care, exemplary education of pediatric trainees, performance of cutting edge research and vigorous advocacy.
Our Vision: Provision of the safest and highest quality, innovative and coordinated care in an environment that supports inquiry and discovery and promotes well-being and professionalism.
Our Core Values: Accountability, compassion, diversity, empathy, excellence, innovation, integrity, respect, and teamwork.
Recent News
Dr. Caroline Paul Receives COMSEP Research/Scholarship Award
Caroline Paul, MD (Associate Professor (CHS), Division of General Pediatrics & Adolescent Medicine) was selected as the 2020 recipient of the Council on Medical Student Education in Pediatrics’ (COMSEP) Research/Scholarship Award. This award is given …
April 8, 2020
Yury Bochkov, PhD, and Team Awarded R01 Grant from NIH
Congratulations to Yury Bochkov, PhD, who was recently awarded an R01 grant from the National Institutes of Health/National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases (NIH/NIAID) for his project titled “Mechanisms of Enhanced Neutralizing Antibody Responses …
March 30, 2020
UW Pediatrician: How to help your teenager manage stress during COVID-19 pandemic
In this time of social distancing and school cancellations, many families have teenagers suddenly home all the time. The loss of social stimulation and routine, coupled with the onslaught of news and concern about the COVID-19 …
March 19, 2020UW Pediatrician and Medical Student Challenge the American Academy of Pediatrics Policy Statement on Youth Tackle Football
The current American Academy of Pediatrics (AAP) policy statement on youth tackle football is not sufficient for parents or players to adequately comprehend the relevant information, particularly involving the risks in playing the sport, according to a …
March 17, 2020Channel 3000: Celebrating the 100 Year Anniversary of American Family Children’s Hospital
Channel 3000’s For the Record recently spoke with Ellen Wald, MD (Professor and Chair, Division of Infectious Diseases), Paul Sondel, MD, PhD (Professor, Division of Hematology, Oncology & Bone Marrow Transplant), and Megan Moreno, MD, …
March 13, 2020WKOW: Dr. Jasmine Zapata Honored at 12th Annual Reception of Outstanding Women of Color
Jasmine Zapata, MD, MPH (Assistant Professor (CHS), Division of Neonatology & Newborn Nursery) was honored at the 12th annual reception of Outstanding Women of Color. Dr. Zapata was awarded for her contributions through social justice, …
March 10, 2020
Parents Magazine: How Much Formula to Feed a Newborn
Parents Magazine spoke with Amy Stockhausen, MD (Division of General Pediatrics & Adolescent Medicine) about how much formula to feed a newborn. Dr. Stockhausen provided advice to parents on what to look for if their …
March 9, 2020WKOW: Liver Donation Gives Infant a Second Chance to Grow Up
WKOW/Channel 27 recently shared the story of 9-months-old Ila Helgren, a Madison-area baby who underwent a successful liver transplant in December 2019. Katryn Furuya, MD (Division of Gastroenterology, Hepatology & Nutrition) is Ila’s pediatric hematologist and …
March 6, 2020- More News...
Many thanks to @UWMadison & @HousingUW for their hard work in providing safe lodging for @UWHealth providers and staff. Our families and our communities are grateful for their efforts! #SconnieStrong https://twitter.com/WiStateJournal/status/1247630006626537481
The university worked through the weekend to ready a residence hall for UW Health and UnityPoint Health-Meriter employees. https://madison.com/wsj/news/local/education/university/uw-madison-opens-dorm-to-health-care-workers-serving-on-front-lines-of-covid-19/article_c3c1942d-f2d7-57c4-b7c2-a2e009ed9f5c.html?utm_medium=social&utm_source=twitter_WiStateJournal
Dr. Margo Thienemann from @StanfordMed will be joining us virtually for #WiscPeds #GrandRounds tomorrow morning. She will be speaking about current approaches to treatment of PANS disorders. You can begin live streaming the event at 7:15 am. https://us.bbcollab.com/guest/bb0baa109bdd4622be4d81c9d51eebe8
Hey Wisconsin parents! 👋 @PBSWI and @WisconsinDPI are teaming up to bring you at-home educational resources. The programming includes digital resources that align with Wisconsin State Academic Standards. https://pbswisconsin.org/at-home-learning/