Congratulations to Endocrinology/Diabetes fellows Tasa Seibert, MD, Allison Pollock, MD, and Robert Strait, MD for being selected as recipients of the Pediatric Endocrine Society’s Travel Award for 2015. Each received $750 to support their travel …
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Sabrina Butteris, MD, to Chair American Board of Pediatrics Global Health Task Force
Sabrina Butteris, MD, was just named the next chair of the American Board of Pediatrics Global Health Task Force. She will assume her new role in October 2015. She will succeed Steven Ludwig, MD, medical …
Elizabeth Cox, MD, PhD, Among Speakers at June 4 “Partnering With Patients” Mini Med School
Elizabeth Cox, MD, and colleagues from the UW Center for Patient Partnerships and the UW Departments of Family Medicine and Surgery, will speak at the UW School of Medicine and Public Health’s upcoming Mini Med …
Three Pediatrics Faculty Receive UW Health Physician Excellence Awards
Jamie Limjoco, MD, Kathleen Maginot, MD, and David Wargowski, MD, were among 10 UW Health physicians who received Physician Excellence Awards at a May 5, 2015, ceremony at the Health Sciences Learning Center. The awards …
New PICU Protocol Reduces Central Line-Associated Bloodstream Infections
American Family Children’s Hospital’s pediatric intensive care unit (PICU) has instituted a protocol that has reduced central line associated blood stream infections (CLA-BSIs) — and likely decreased the time very sick patients spend in the …
Celebrating Norman Fost, MD, MPH
On December 4, 2014, the Department of Pediatrics celebrated the accomplishments of Norman Fost, MD, MPH, a professor emeritus and bioethics pioneer who is retiring after 40 years of service. ‘Monumental Contributions’ The day began …
Pelin Cengiz, MD, Discusses Her ICTR KL2 Award in Quarterly
Peliz Cengiz, MD, was one of several UW Institute for Clinical and Translational Research (ICTR) KL2 scholars profiled in the current issue of Quarterly, the UW School of Medicine and Public Health’s alumni magazine. Dr. …
Grant Syverson, MD, To Serve on Executive Committee of AAP’s Section on Rheumatology
Grant Syverson, MD, was recently elected to the Executive Committee of the American Academy of Pediatrics’ (AAP) Section on Rheumatology. He will serve a three-year term that begins on November 1, 2015, and continues through …
Paul Sondel, MD, PhD, Receives Dean’s Award for Excellence in Medical Student Research Mentorship
Congratulations to Paul Sondel, MD, PhD, for being selected to receive the 2014 Dean’s Award for Excellence in Medical Student Research Mentorship. The award recognizes Dr. Sondel for his longstanding involvement in student research programs—including …
Robert Lemanske, MD, Appointed to Wisconsin Partnership Program Oversight and Advisory Committee
The University of Wisconsin System Board of Regents appointed Robert Lemanske, MD, to the Wisconsin Partnership Program’s Oversight and Advisory Committee (OAC) on April 10, 2015. Dr. Lemanske will begin his four-year term in May. …