During his fellowship training in pediatric critical care medicine at Duke University, it was interactions with children who suffered from acute respiratory failure and cardiac arrest that inspired Awni Al-Subu, MD (Associate Professor, Division of Critical Care) …
mas701
Senior University Relation Specialist
Mary Ehlenbach, MD, Initial Recipient of the O’Connor Family Professorship in Pediatrics
Congratulations to Mary Ehlenbach, MD (Associate Professor, Division of Hospital Medicine), who was appointed as the initial recipient of the O’Connor Family Professorship in Pediatrics. The professorship was initiated by Richard O’Connor, MD (retired Clinical Assistant Professor, Department …
Three Pediatrics Faculty to Receive Physician Excellence Awards
Congratulations to three members of the Department of Pediatrics who have been selected for the 2020 UW Health Physician Excellence Awards. These prestigious peer-nominated awards recognize UW Health’s most skilled and dedicated physicians who demonstrate …
Annual AFCH Radiothon Raises $498,241 to Support Pediatric Programs, Initiatives
A campaign graphic for the 15th annual American Family Children’s Hospital Radiothon, which was held virtually October 21-23, 2020.
Elizabeth Mann, MD, Nominated for Health Literacy Hero Award
Congratulations to Elizabeth Mann, MD (Assistant Professor, Division of Diabetes & Endocrinology), on being nominated for the Health Literacy Hero Award, which was part of UW Health’s observation of Health Literacy Month in October. The award recognizes …
Department of Pediatrics Researchers Shine During AAP NCE 2020
Seventeen members of the Department of Pediatrics presented work at the American Academy of Pediatrics’ (AAP) National Conference & Exhibition (NCE), which took place virtually October 2-5, 2020. The annual NCE is a forum for discussion …
What We Published in October 2020
Butteris SM, Leyenaar JK, Leslie LK, Turner AL, Batra M. International Experience of US Pediatricians and Level of Comfort Caring for Immigrant Children and Children Traveling Internationally. J Pediatr. 2020 Oct;225:124-131.e1. doi: 10.1016/j.jpeds.2020.06.026. Epub 2020 Jun 14. PubMed PMID: 32553863; PubMed …
First-in-Humans Clinical Trial to Treat Children with Relapsed Neuroblastoma Opens at American Family Children’s Hospital
A first-in-humans clinical trial for children with relapsed or refractory neuroblastoma has opened at American Family Children’s Hospital (AFCH). Neuroblastoma is one of the most common solid tumors in children. Patients who are classified as …
29 Pediatrics Faculty Awarded ‘Top Teacher’ for 2019-2020
Congratulations to the 25 pediatrics faculty members who were selected for the Top Teacher award by medical students and residents. The following are the 2019-2020 award recipients: Ann Allen, MD (Assistant Professor, Hospital Medicine) Brittany Allen, …
Kristin Shadman, MD, Selected for AAP VIP Expert Workgroup
Kristin Shadman, MD (Associate Professor, Division of Hospital Medicine) was selected by the American Academy of Pediatrics (AAP) Value in Inpatient Pediatrics (VIP) Network to serve as an Expert Workgroup Member in its quality improvement collaborative …