Arij Beshish, MBBCh, PhD, is a triple badger, having completed her PhD in physiology (2017), pediatrics residency (2021), and pediatric pulmonology fellowship (2023) at the University of Wisconsin. She is currently assistant professor in the …
Alumni
Alumni Spotlight: Jesse Boyett Anderson
Jesse Boyett Anderson, MD, MS, is a triple badger, having completed her medical school (2018), pediatrics residency (2021), and pediatric cardiology fellowship (2024) at the University of Wisconsin. She is currently assistant professor in the …
Pediatric Interest Group builds early pathways for future pediatricians
The Pediatric Interest Group (PIG) is a student-led organization for medical students who are interested in pediatrics. It offers opportunities to learn about pediatric specialties through a range of programs including noon talks, physician shadowing, and special events.
Alumni Spotlight: Gail Bernstein
Gail A. Bernstein, MD, is a 1981 graduate of the University of Wisconsin Pediatrics Residency Program. She currently holds an Endowed Professorship in Child and Adolescent Anxiety Disorders in the Department of Psychiatry and Behavioral …
Alumni Spotlight: Jennifer McVean
Jennifer McVean, MD, completed her fellowship training in pediatric endocrinology and diabetes at the University of Wisconsin in 2008. She is currently senior director of medical affairs at Medtronic Diabetes. What is your favorite part …
New Faculty Focus: Derek Spindler
Q&A with Derek Spindler, MD, assistant professor, Division of Hospital Medicine and Complex Care, and associate program director, Pediatrics Residency Program
Alumni Spotlight: Caleb Kitcho
Caleb Kitcho, MD completed his pediatrics residency at the University of Wisconsin in 2022 and stayed on to complete a fellowship in pediatric critical care. After fellowship, he joined the Department of Pediatrics at the …
Alumni Spotlight: Aaron Friedman
Aaron Friedman, MD, completed his pediatrics residency at the University of Wisconsin in 1976 and stayed on to complete a fellowship in nephrology. He went on to serve as a UW faculty member, moving through …
Meet the incoming class of fellows
The University of Wisconsin Department of Pediatrics is proud to welcome the newest class of fellows: future leaders in pediatric medicine and research. These talented individuals officially joined the department this July. Meet the 15 …
Meet the residency class of 2028
The University of Wisconsin Department of Pediatrics is excited to welcome the newest members of its residency program. This year’s class includes 16 pediatric residents, one preliminary dermatology resident, and one child neurology resident. Each …