The University of Wisconsin Department of Pediatrics celebrated its graduating residents the first week of June with two events for graduates, their friends and families, and faculty and staff. During the “Lovefest: Senior Resident Recognition …
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A heartfelt thank you to our outgoing chief residents
Graduation season in the Department of Pediatrics is a time of celebration, reflection, and gratitude. As we honor our graduating residents, we also want to take a special moment to recognize and thank our outgoing …
Two department members among the 2025 UW Health Physician Excellence Awards recipients
Each year, UW Health recognizes its most skilled and dedicated physicians with its Physician Excellence Awards. These prestigious awards recognize individuals who demonstrate exceptional skills in clinical practice, education, and leadership, as well as a …
Congratulations to the department’s 12 faculty members who were promoted in 2025
Twelve faculty members from the Department of Pediatrics were promoted this year. Their new ranks will become effective on June 29, 2025. Below is a list of the individuals who received promotions, their divisions, and …
Rosenau Family Research Foundation awards Hara Levy a grant to study a personalized approach to cystic fibrosis lung disease treatment
The Rosenau Family Research Foundation has awarded a research grant to Hara Levy, MD, MMSc, professor in the Division of Pulmonology and Sleep Medicine, Department of Pediatrics, within the University of Wisconsin School of Medicine …
Shapiro scholars join Department of Pediatrics for summer research experience
This summer, 13 medical students will join Department of Pediatrics faculty mentors for an immersive research training experience through the Shapiro Summer Research Program. The program is designed to educate students about the process of …
Pediatrics APPs promote, support, advocate, and advise on APP practice through service on UW Health APP Advisory Council
The UW Health Advanced Practice Provider (APP) Advisory Council supports professional advancement, recognition, provider wellness, and professional networking for APPs across UW Health. They influence policy, provide expertise, and serve as a peer resource. Earlier …
Taylor House awarded Pediatric Research Loan Repayment Award
Taylor House, MD, assistant professor, Division of Nephrology, was awarded a two-year Pediatric Research Loan Repayment Award from the National Institutes of Health that will help cover some of her medical education loans. The award was …
Benjamin Spector receives Wisconsin Partnership Program grant
Benjamin Spector, MD, MS, assistant professor, Division of Nephrology, has been awarded a two-year Wisconsin Partnership Program grant of $149,962 for a project called, “Identification of novel biomarkers and pathogenesis of kidney transplant rejection using …
Professional development team members offer presentation at UW–Madison’s Showcase 2025
The annual Showcase event is designed to foster a culture of continuous improvement and organizational excellence at UW–Madison. It offers an opportunity for colleagues from across campus to share best practices, learn from each other’s …