Q&A with Hannah Wakefield, MD, MPH, assistant professor, Division of General Pediatrics and Adolescent Medicine Hometown: Grants Pass, Oregon Educational/professional background: I graduated with a BA from Coe College in Cedar Rapids, Iowa, and then …
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New Faculty Focus: Sharwin Khot
Q&A with Sharwin C. Khot, MD, assistant professor, Division of General Pediatrics and Adolescent Medicine Hometown: Twinsburg, Ohio Educational/professional background: I graduated from the University of Texas at Austin with a Bachelor of Science in …
Global Health Experience: Heartbeats under siege
A first-person account by Syed (Asif) Masood, MD, MSc. Practicing medicine in a conflict zone presents unique challenges shaped by the harsh realities of both the medical and socio-political environment.
Molly Mulcahy receives Wisconsin Partnership Program grant to study the impact of preconception weight loss strategies
The Wisconsin Partnership Program (WPP) recently granted 14 awards through its 20th Anniversary Postdoctoral Grant Program. These awards will allow postdocs to pursue a research or education project or a professional development opportunity with a focus …
2024 Shapiro Summer Research Program student Kayla Sifre wins Excellence in Student Research
Second-year medical student Kayla Sifre won the Excellence in Student Research award at the School of Medicine and Public Health’s 23rd Annual Medical Student Research Forum in November. Forty students were selected through a competitive …
From genetic anomalies to effects of cancer, the Pediatric Bone and Mineral Metabolism Clinic addresses rare and diverse conditions
Neil Paloian, MD, associate professor in the Division of Nephrology, is director of the multidisciplinary Pediatric Bone and Mineral Metabolism Clinic at American Family Children’s Hospital. He is skilled at diagnosing rare disorders of metabolism affecting bone growth and maintenance and other body processes.
New specialized guide for emergency departments features a chapter by two department members
A new book published by Springer in September 2024, and entitled, Children with Medical Complexity in the Emergency Department — A Case-Based Guide, includes a chapter written by two department of pediatrics faculty members. Jonathan …
Pediatrics faculty share expertise: December 2024
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 …
Medical Education Scholars in Pediatrics program offers its group support and guidance
The Medical Education Scholars in Pediatrics program (MESP) provides those interested and involved in medical education scholarship a structure in which they can engage with others, find comradery and support, and benefit from guidance from mentors in the field.
Brittany Loughman awarded Executive Education Grant
Brittany Loughman, the department’s residency program manager, is one of five of this year’s Executive Education Grant recipients. Sponsored by the Professional Development and Recognition Committee of the University of Wisconsin–Madison Academic Staff Assembly in …