Vision
Our vision is that all faculty, staff, and trainees in the Department of Pediatrics will feel supported to flourish in their personal lives and their professional careers.
Missions
- To create and maintain relevant and innovative growth opportunities for faculty, staff and trainees within the University of Wisconsin Department of Pediatrics that are guided by principles of diversity, equity and inclusion to address both personal and professional growth.
- Professional development opportunities will be developed based on the needs of faculty and staff within our department and through the recognition of national and local issues affecting pediatric clinical care, education, quality improvement, research and advocacy.
- Consistent with the Wisconsin Idea, the impact of our professional development education should benefit the children and families that we serve in our communities throughout the state.
Flourish with Professional Development
- Find your passion and what brings you joy in your work
- Learn how to shape your career to meet your own personal and professional needs
- Opportunities to network, teach, learn and present to others
- Understand the culture of support in our Department
- Recognize trends in your field to inform your practice
- Identify potential areas of growth in your career
- Set smart goals and use your priorities to map out career possibilities
- Help mentor other faculty and staff
Pediatric Grand Rounds
Live-streamed Thursdays from 7:30-8:30 a.m., Zoom.
Pediatrics Grand Rounds is a weekly multidisciplinary and interprofessional conference series designed to improve a participant’s ability to practice pediatric medicine by enhancing knowledge in clinical care, healthcare research, medical education, public health, and innovation implementation. Scroll down for the full accreditation statement.
- View past recordings in the Pediatric Grand Rounds Video Library
- Access Self-Study/Enduring Pediatric Grand Rounds
- To recommend a Grand Rounds speaker, please complete the Pediatric Grand Rounds Speaker Request Form
Research Week
Held annually each May
Through a mix of live-streamed lectures and interactive sessions, Research Week’s celebration of scholarship is made available to Department of Pediatrics’ faculty, researchers, trainees and staff, as well as the entire University of Wisconsin School of Medicine & Public Health community.
Conferences and Live Events
Seminars in Pediatrics – “Community and Connections” Thursday, September 9, and Friday, September 10, 2021
This year we will be hosting a two-day, virtual conference focusing on the role of pediatricians in fostering community and connections to improve the health of children and families that we serve. Seminars in Pediatrics is provided annually by the University of Wisconsin School of Medicine and Public Health, Department of Pediatrics, the American Family Children’s Hospital, and the University of Wisconsin−Madison Interprofessional Continuing Education Partnership (ICEP).
Lectureships
Multiple Dates
Three times a year, the Department of Pediatrics hosts lectureships to celebrate and honor past faculty and acknowledge our present ones. In the fall, the department co-hosts the Gilbert-Barness Lecture with the Department of Pathology and Laboratory Medicine. In May, the department hosts the Iams-Tuffli and Odell Lectureships.
Flourish Hours
Held monthly on Thursdays from 12:00-1:00 p.m., Zoom.
Flourish Hour Videos and Resources (DoP login required) These monthly seminars, accessible to all faculty, staff, and trainees, are created to support department members in flourishing in their careers. Sessions may include a variety of topics that relate to our department’s Strategic Priorities (DoP login required), as well as topics such as finding passion in your work, how to utilize time management strategies, and how to live a healthier life. These sessions are recorded and can be accessed at any time on the department’s Intranet. If you are interested in hosting, teaching and/or suggesting a future professional development event, please complete the Professional Development Activity Request Form.
Professional Development Workshop
Held annually
The Department of Pediatrics recognizes the value of hands-on experiential workshops to enhance the professional work of faculty and staff, and it is committed to hosting an annual half-day workshop for all department members. If you have a suggestion for a professional development workshop, please complete the Professional Development Activity Request Form (click on Professional Development in survey).
Upcoming Workshops and Conferences
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April 8, 2022: Finding your Passion and Your Path to Success in Academic Medicine Workshop
Title: Finding your Passion and Your Path to Success in Academic Medicine Workshop
Description: This workshop is intended for all faculty, staff and trainees in the Department of Pediatrics who are interested in finding passion in the work that you do. We will explore themes of personal mission and vision, working through your values and what matters most to you. We will also explore your individual strengths, connect with others and get introduced in how to leverage positive psychology at work. The workshop will be led by Dr. Mala Mathur and Dr. Megan Moreno.
Date: Friday April 8th, 2022 8a.m.-11a.m.
Location: Virtual
Objectives:
- Apply the framework of well-being and positive psychology to practice/work.
- Identify your values and strengths to develop a personal mission/vision statement
- Understand how to use your mission/vision statement to create your path in academic medicine
Learning Opportunities

Accreditation
Register and complete your profile in the ICEP Learning Portal, including your mobile number, to text for attendance and credit at live events. https://ce.icep.wisc.edu. If you are having difficulty texting in for credit, please contact cme@pediatrics.wisc.edu.
Accreditation Statement
In support of improving patient care, the University of Wisconsin–Madison ICEP is jointly accredited by the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education (ACCME), the Accreditation Council for Pharmacy Education (ACPE), and the American Nurses Credentialing Center (ANCC) to provide continuing education for the healthcare team. For a list of upcoming sessions, visit https://ce.icep.wisc.edu/pediatricsgrandrounds-fy19-20/series/pediatrics-grand-rounds-2018-20
Credit Designation Statements
American Medical Association (AMA)
The University of Wisconsin–Madison ICEP designates this live activity for a maximum of 1 AMA PRA Category 1 Credit™. Physicians should claim only the credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity.
American Nurses Credentialing Center (ANCC)
The University of Wisconsin–Madison ICEP designates this live activity for a maximum of 1 ANCC contact hour. The University of Wisconsin–Madison School of Nursing is Iowa Board of Nursing provider 350.
Continuing Education Units
The University of Wisconsin–Madison ICEP, as a member of the University Professional & Continuing Education Association (UPCEA), authorizes this program for 0.1 continuing education units (CEUs) or 1 hour. *Check individual sessions for possible additional credits.
Policy on Faculty and Sponsor disclosure
It is the policy of the University of Wisconsin–Madison ICEP, that the faculty, authors, planners, and other persons who may influence content of this CE activity disclose all relevant financial relationships with commercial interests in order to allow CE staff to identify and resolve any potential conflicts of interest. Faculty must also disclose any planned discussion of unlabeled/unapproved uses of drugs or devices during their presentation(s). Detailed disclosures will be available prior to the start of the activity.