When children are acutely ill or injured, a few minutes can mean the difference between life and death. Courses like the Pediatrics Advanced Life Support + (PALS+) provider course provide clinicians who care for those …
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Greg Hollman, MD, Receives the Society for Pediatric Sedation Joseph P. Cravero Award
Congratulations to Greg Hollman, MD, recently awarded the first annual Joseph P. Cravero Leadership Award by the Society for Pediatric Sedation. This award is presented annually by the Board of Directors for the Society for …
UW Teaching Academy Inducts Drs. Hollman and Navsaria
The University of Wisconsin-Madison Teaching Academy has inducted two members of the Pediatrics faculty as Fellows – Gregory Hollman, MD, and Dipesh Navsaria, MPH, MSLIS, MD. They are included in the 26 new members for …
Drs. Conway and Williams Recipients of UW Health’s 2011 Physician Excellence Awards
Congratulations to Jim Conway, MD, and Gary Williams, MD, recent recipients of UW Health’s 2011 Physician Excellence Awards. Dr. Conway was awarded the Clinical Educator Excellence Award and Dr. Williams, the Clinical Practice Excellence Award. …
Dr. John Frohna Receives APPD Leadership Award
Congratulations to John Frohna, MD, MPH, for receiving the 2012 Robert S. Holm, MD Leadership Award from the Association of Pediatric Program Directors. This award honors a Program Director or Associate Program Director (past or …
Pediatric Faculty Promotions
The UW School of Medicine and Public Health (UWSMPH) CHS Appointments and Promotions Committee, and Dean Robert Golden, have approved the promotion to Associate Professor (CHS) for Scott Hagen, MD, and the promotion to Professor …
Diane Heatley, MD, Appointed Medical Director of AFCH
Diane Heatley, MD, associate professor, Division of Otolaryngology, has been appointed medical director of American Family Children’s Hospital after serving as interim medical director since October 1. Heatley’s strong leadership, commitment to clinical quality and …
Chris Green, MD, Appointed Senior Vice President of Medical Affairs and Chief Medical Officer at UWHC
Chris Green, MD, has been named senior vice president, Medical Affairs, and chief medical officer (CMO) at UWHC. In these roles, he will report to the UWHC president and CEO, Donna Katen-Bahensy. In addition, he …
Renewed Hope for Life-Threatening Cancer
A reopened clinical trial led by Department of Pediatrics Associate Professor Kenneth DeSantes, MD, may offer hope for children with life-threatening cancer that hasn’t responded to conventional treatment. The trial uses an experimental therapy called …
Dr. Christian Capitini Accepted into the University of Wisconsin Centennial Scholars Program
Congratulations to Christian Capitini, MD, for his acceptance into the University of Wisconsin Centennial Scholars Program. This program provides a 3-year award of $75,000/year + fringe benefits and offers at least 50% protected research time. …