Department of Pediatrics
University of Wisconsin School of Medicine and Public Health
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Pediatric Interest Group

The Pediatric Interest Group (PIG) is a UW School of Medicine and Public Health student organization for medical students interested in the field of Pediatrics. PIG offers students opportunities to learn about Pediatric specialties through a variety of platforms, including noon talks, physician shadowing, and special events. Working closely with faculty, residents, fellows, and the community, PIG strives to help students prepare for a career in Pediatric medicine while promoting student involvement in the specialty. All are welcome to join!

Join the Pediatric Interest Group!

Upcoming events

The PIG will be attending or hosting the following events. Social events will be added throughout the year. Keep an eye on your email for details about these activities, or contact the PIG team for more details.

  • September 25: Meet the Department of Pediatrics – Complete
  • Noon Talks (Fridays):
    • September 12: Child Life (HSLC Room 1222) – Complete
    • September 19: Neonatology and AI with Dr. McAdams (HSLC Room 1222) – Complete
    • September 26: Peds Research and Shapiro Program (HSLC Room 1222) – Rescheduled to October 24
    • October 17: Pediatric Interventional Cardiology with Dr. Luke Lamers (HSLC Room 1222)
    • October 24: Peds Research and Shapiro Program (HSLC Room 1203)
    • October 31: Pediatric Residency Chief Residents (HSLC Room 1222)
  • October 7 (Tuesday): Pediatric Subspecialty Panel Noon Talk (HSLC Room 2284)
  • October 25: Trunk or Treat Halloween-Themed Event
  • November 20: Pediatric Procedure Lab*

*Dates subject to change. Check your email, the WiscPedsRes Instagram account, or this webpage for updates.

Get involved

Below is a list of ways you can learn more about Pediatrics and opportunities for you to connect with our faculty.

Have questions or a suggestion?

We would love to hear from you! Email Tori Benson, UME program coordinator.

Logo for the Pediatric Interest Group at the University of Wisconsin, featuring a cartoon pig wearing a stethoscope and a red sweatshirt with P.I.G. written on it.

Why Pediatrics?

Are you considering a career in pediatrics? Members of the Department of Pediatrics at the UW School of Medicine and Public Health offer their perspectives on the field of pediatrics, talk about their career journeys, and share the reasons why they decided to become pediatricians in the video below.

Student Leaders

Morgan Guest

Pediatric Interest Group Student Leader

Samiah Ziadeh

Pediatric Interest Group Student Leader

Faculty Liaisons

Laura Chen, MD

Assistant Professor, Phase 3 Inpatient Acting Internship Course Director

Dominic Co, MD, PhD

Associate Professor, Phase 2 Assistant Block Leader – Specialized Care of Obstetric, Gynecologic, and Pediatric Patients (SCOPE)

Eileen Cowan, MD

Associate Professor, Pediatric Phase 1 Pre-Clerkship Director, Phase 1 Integrated Block Leader – Human Family Tree (HFT)

Kirstin Nackers, MD

Associate Professor, Director of Pediatric Undergraduate Medical Education, Phase 2 Integrated Block Leader – Specialized Care of Obstetric, Gynecologic, and Pediatric Patients (SCOPE)

Program Coordinator

Tori Benson

UME Program Coordinator