From May 11 to 14, the Department of Pediatrics hosted Pediatric Research Week. This annual event provides a venue for departmentresearchers to present their latest work to an enthusiastic audience, offers engaging panel discussions about …
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Empowering the Next Generation: Get involved with our Pediatric Interest Group (PIG)
The Pediatric Interest Group (PIG) at the UW School of Medicine and Public Health is experiencing a period of remarkable growth and energy. Following our post-pandemic rebuilding efforts, we have seen student participation soar, with …
Pediatrics faculty share expertise: April 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 …
WMAA honors department faculty and alumni with 2026 Distinguished Medical Alumni Award
The Wisconsin Medical Alumni Association (WMAA) honored its 2026 Distinguished Medical Alumni Award recipients during a banquet on May 1 at Best Western Premier Park Hotel in Madison. Among the awardees were two physicians with …
Pediatrics faculty, staff present at Society for Critical Care Medicine’s 2026 Annual Congress
Above in the photo from left to right: Members of the Division of Critical Care. Yigit Erkus, MD, honorary fellow; Awni Al-Subu, MD, associate professor; Talal Al Hendawi, MD, PGY-5 fellow; Diana Montes Ramirez, MD, …
Deanna Jewell’s clinics aim for maximum functional potential for kids with limb differences
There are a range of upper and lower limb conditions that are addressed by physicians with specialized training and expertise. Deanna Jewell, DO, assistant professor in the Division of Developmental Pediatrics and Rehabilitation Medicine, is …
Shapiro scholars join Department of Pediatrics for summer 2026 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 …
Department of Pediatrics ranks 18th nationally in NIH funding, increases support over previous year by more than $1.3 million
Last year, the Department of Pediatrics received more than $26.4 million in research funding from the National Institutes of Health (NIH), according to the Blue Ridge Institute for Medical Research. This funding, more than $1.3 …
After 32 years, David Bernhardt will step away from the wide world of sports medicine to retire
Your “dream job”? Many people hold that in mind and then try to find one as close as possible to it. David Bernhardt, MD, professor in the Division of General Pediatrics and Adolescent Medicine, with …
Two students and their mentors receive undergraduate research fellowships
Supported by the Provost’s Office and the Hilldale Fund, the Hilldale Undergraduate/Faculty Research Fellowships provide undergraduate students with $4,000 to pursue an independent research project under the mentorship of UW–Madison faculty or staff. Two UW–Madison …