Department of Pediatrics

Visiting Professor Program: Pediatrics Grand Rounds- O.N. Ray Bignall II, MD, FAAP, FASN
2026-06-11 07:30 - 08:30 (America/Chicago) | 1345 HSLC
Date: Thursday, June 11, 2026
Time: 7:30-8:30 a.m. CT in HSLC 1345 and via Zoom
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Title: Visiting Professorship: This is How Wisconsin Pediatricians Will Win the Fight for Equity in Child Health
Session Overview: Numerous challenges – new and old – now present material barriers to the achievement of equity in child health. This lecture will explore the value of pursuing health care justice for children and suggest practical steps pediatricians can take in this pursuit.
Speaker: O. N. Ray Bignall II, MD, FAAP, FASN– Chief Diversity and Health Equity Officer, Pediatric Nephrologist, Nationwide Children’s Hospital

Please text the 6-letter code provided in the livestream lecture to 608-260-7097 for CME credit.

Series Overview: Pediatric Grand Rounds is a weekly multidisciplinary and interprofessional conference designed to improve a participant’s ability to practice pediatric medicine, including patient care, conducting healthcare research, providing medical education, addressing public health, and implementing innovation.
Target Audience: MD/DO, RN, APRN, Residents, Fellows, and other Trainees.
Global Learning Objectives:

Identify state of the art, evidence-based practices for prevention, diagnosis and treatment in pediatric medicine
Analyze issues of diversity, equity, inclusion, and justice relevant to pediatric care
Collaborate and communicate effectively with other health care professionals, community members and families to advocate for the health care needs of children
Describe new scientific advances and trends in pediatric medicine that may be translatable and impact future patient care
Identify roles and responsibilities as part of a healthcare team that functions in value-driven, ethical environments

Accreditation Statement – Log into your ICEP account to view sessions, check your credits and more!

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.

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.
American Board of Pediatrics (ABP) (for select sessions only — see individual session details)
Successful completion of this CME activity, which includes participation in the activity and individual assessment of and feedback to the learner, enables the learner to earn up to 1 MOC points in the American Board of American Board of Pediatrics’ (ABP) Maintenance of Certification (MOC) program. It is the CME activity provider’s responsibility to submit learner completion information to ACCME for the purpose of granting ABP MOC credit.
Participant completion information will be shared with the ABP through PARS. By recording your attendance at this event, you are giving UW-ICEP permission to share this information with ABP.
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.

The Allen Inspiring Children Lecture 2026 - Anne Marsh, MD
2026-07-09 07:30 - 08:30 | HSLC 1335
Date: Thursday, July 9, 2026
Time: 7:30-8:30 a.m. CT in HLC 1335 and via Zoom
Zoom Link
Title: The Tattoos We Carry: How the Lives We Witness Become Part of Our Own
Session Overview: In medicine, what stays with us isn’t just what we know—it’s what we witness. This talk explores how proximity to patients shapes our identity, deepens our responsibility as advocates, and quietly leaves lasting marks on who we become. Join us to reflect on the weight we carry, the meaning we find, and the joy that sustains us in the work.
Speaker: Anne Marsh, MD, associate professor, director, Pediatric Sickle Cell Program, director, Pediatric Palliative Care Program, Division of Pediatric Hematology, Oncology, Transplant & Cellular Therapy, Department of Pediatrics, University of Wisconsin School of Medicine and Public Health

Please text the 6-letter code provided in the livestream lecture to 608-260-7097 for CME credit.

Series Overview: Pediatric Grand Rounds is a weekly multidisciplinary and interprofessional conference designed to improve a participant’s ability to practice pediatric medicine, including patient care, conducting healthcare research, providing medical education, addressing public health, and implementing innovation.
Target Audience: MD/DO, RN, APRN, Residents, Fellows, and other Trainees.
Global Learning Objectives:

Identify state of the art, evidence-based pediatric research and/or education, and/or clinical care including the prevention, diagnosis and treatment for pediatric patients.
Analyze issues of social impact and belonging related to pediatric care.
Collaborate and communicate effectively with other health care professionals, community members and families to advocate for health care needs of children.

Accreditation Statement – Log into your ICEP account to view sessions, check your credits and more!

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.

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.
American Board of Pediatrics (ABP) (for select sessions only — see individual session details)
Successful completion of this CME activity, which includes participation in the activity and individual assessment of and feedback to the learner, enables the learner to earn up to 1 MOC points in the American Board of American Board of Pediatrics’ (ABP) Maintenance of Certification (MOC) program. It is the CME activity provider’s responsibility to submit learner completion information to ACCME for the purpose of granting ABP MOC credit.
Participant completion information will be shared with the ABP through PARS. By recording your attendance at this event, you are giving UW-ICEP permission to share this information with ABP.
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.

Pediatrics Grand Rounds - Iams-Tuffli Lecture- David J Schonfeld, MD, FAAP
2026-09-10 07:30 - 08:30 | HSLC 1335
Date: Thursday, September 10, 2026
Time: 7:30-8:30 a.m. CT in HLC 1335 and via Zoom
Zoom Link
Title: Supporting Children, Families, and Professionals in the Aftermath of Crisis
Session Overview: Crises have the potential to cause short- and long-term effects on the psychological functioning, emotional adjustment, health, and developmental trajectory of children. This session with provide practical suggestions on how to identify common adjustment difficulties in children in the aftermath of a crisis and to promote effective coping strategies. The session will also highlight the differences between trauma and loss and the implications for how to support children and families in the aftermath of both. Professionals residing and/or working within a community impacted by a crisis event often experience similar impacts as the families they support throughout the recovery and renewal phases, underscoring the need for professional self-care. The presenter, David J Schonfeld, MD, established and directs the National Center for School Crisis and Bereavement at Children’s Hospital Los Angeles (www.schoolcrisiscenter.org). He will draw on over 30 years’ experience in pediatric bereavement and school and community crisis response to provide examples and answer questions from participants.
Speaker: David J Schonfeld, MD, FAAP, director, National Center for School Crisis and Bereavement at Children’s Hospital Los Angeles, Professor of Clinical Pediatrics, USC Keck School of Medicine

Please text the 6-letter code provided in the livestream lecture to 608-260-7097 for CME credit.

Series Overview: Pediatric Grand Rounds is a weekly multidisciplinary and interprofessional conference designed to improve a participant’s ability to practice pediatric medicine, including patient care, conducting healthcare research, providing medical education, addressing public health, and implementing innovation.
Target Audience: MD/DO, RN, APRN, Residents, Fellows, and other Trainees.
Global Learning Objectives:

Identify state of the art, evidence-based pediatric research and/or education, and/or clinical care including the prevention, diagnosis and treatment for pediatric patients.
Analyze issues of social impact and belonging related to pediatric care.
Collaborate and communicate effectively with other health care professionals, community members and families to advocate for health care needs of children.

Accreditation Statement – Log into your ICEP account to view sessions, check your credits and more!

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.

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.
American Board of Pediatrics (ABP) (for select sessions only — see individual session details)
Successful completion of this CME activity, which includes participation in the activity and individual assessment of and feedback to the learner, enables the learner to earn up to 1 MOC points in the American Board of American Board of Pediatrics’ (ABP) Maintenance of Certification (MOC) program. It is the CME activity provider’s responsibility to submit learner completion information to ACCME for the purpose of granting ABP MOC credit.
Participant completion information will be shared with the ABP through PARS. By recording your attendance at this event, you are giving UW-ICEP permission to share this information with ABP.
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.

State of the Department Address by Dr. Williams
2026-10-01 07:30 - 08:30 | HSLC 1335
Date: Thursday, October 1, 2026
Time: 7:30-8:30 a.m. CT in HSLC 1335 and via Zoom
Zoom Link
Title: State of the Department Address
Speaker: John Williams, MD, John E. Jr. and Louise A. Gonce Chair in Pediatrics, professor, Division of Infectious Diseases, Department of Pediatrics, University of Wisconsin School of Medicine and Public Health

Pediatrics Grand Rounds- Story Slam
2026-10-08 07:30 - 08:30 | HSLC 1335
Date: Thursday, October 8, 2026
Time: 7:30-8:30 a.m. CT in HLSC 1335 and via Zoom
Zoom Link
Title: Adventures in Teaching and Learning
Session Overview: Get ready for an hour of unforgettable stories, laughter, and connection! This year’s Department of Pediatrics Story Slam theme, Adventures in Teaching and Learning, brings together storytellers from across medical education to share real moments of challenge, fear, joy, worry, triumph, and discovery. From unexpected lessons in the classroom to meaningful experiences at the bedside, each story offers a glimpse into the human side of teaching and learning in pediatrics. Join us for inspiring, heartfelt, and entertaining storytelling you won’t want to miss!
Storytellers:
Jessica Babal, MD, associate professor, education lead, interim division co-chief, Division of Child Protection, Division of General Pediatrics & Adolescent Medicine, Department of Pediatrics, University of Wisconsin School of Medicine and Public Health

Michael Kim, MD, associate professor of Emergency Medicine & Pediatrics, Division of Pediatric Emergency Medicine, Division of Prehospital Medicine, Department of Emergency Medicine, University of Wisconsin School of Medicine and Public Health

Lori Schultz, development program coordinator, UW Health American Family Children’s Hospital

55-word Storytellers:
Norm Fost, MD, MPH, professor emeritus, Division of Child Protection, Department of Pediatrics, University of Wisconsin School of Medicine and Public Health

Please text the 6-letter code provided in the livestream lecture to 608-260-7097 for CME credit.

Series Overview: Pediatric Grand Rounds is a weekly multidisciplinary and interprofessional conference designed to improve a participant’s ability to practice pediatric medicine, including patient care, conducting healthcare research, providing medical education, addressing public health, and implementing innovation.
Target Audience: MD/DO, RN, APRN, Residents, Fellows, and other Trainees.
Global Learning Objectives:

Identify state of the art, evidence-based pediatric research and/or education, and/or clinical care including the prevention, diagnosis and treatment for pediatric patients.
Analyze issues of social impact and belonging related to pediatric care.
Collaborate and communicate effectively with other health care professionals, community members and families to advocate for health care needs of children.

Accreditation Statement – Log into your ICEP account to view sessions, check your credits and more!

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.

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.
American Board of Pediatrics (ABP) (for select sessions only — see individual session details)
Successful completion of this CME activity, which includes participation in the activity and individual assessment of and feedback to the learner, enables the learner to earn up to 1 MOC points in the American Board of American Board of Pediatrics’ (ABP) Maintenance of Certification (MOC) program. It is the CME activity provider’s responsibility to submit learner completion information to ACCME for the purpose of granting ABP MOC credit.
Participant completion information will be shared with the ABP through PARS. By recording your attendance at this event, you are giving UW-ICEP permission to share this information with ABP.
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.

Visiting Professor Program: Pediatrics Grand Rounds- Lara Danziger-Isakov, MD, MPH
2026-11-12 07:30 - 08:30 | HSLC 1335
Date: Thursday, November 12, 2026
Time: 7:30-8:30 a.m. CT in HSLC 1335 via Zoom
Zoom Link
Title: Visiting Professor Program:
Session Overview: TBD
Speaker: Lara Danziger-Isakov, MD, MPH, director, Immunocompromised Host Infectious Disease, professor, UC Department of Pediatrics, Cincinnati Childrens

Please text the 6-letter code provided in the livestream lecture to 608-260-7097 for CME credit.

Series Overview: Pediatric Grand Rounds is a weekly multidisciplinary and interprofessional conference designed to improve a participant’s ability to practice pediatric medicine, including patient care, conducting healthcare research, providing medical education, addressing public health, and implementing innovation.
Target Audience: MD/DO, RN, APRN, Residents, Fellows, and other Trainees.
Global Learning Objectives:

Identify state of the art, evidence-based pediatric research and/or education, and/or clinical care including the prevention, diagnosis and treatment for pediatric patients.
Analyze issues of social impact and belonging related to pediatric care.
Collaborate and communicate effectively with other health care professionals, community members and families to advocate for health care needs of children.

Accreditation Statement – Log into your ICEP account to view sessions, check your credits and more!

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.

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.
American Board of Pediatrics (ABP) (for select sessions only — see individual session details)
Successful completion of this CME activity, which includes participation in the activity and individual assessment of and feedback to the learner, enables the learner to earn up to 1 MOC points in the American Board of American Board of Pediatrics’ (ABP) Maintenance of Certification (MOC) program. It is the CME activity provider’s responsibility to submit learner completion information to ACCME for the purpose of granting ABP MOC credit.
Participant completion information will be shared with the ABP through PARS. By recording your attendance at this event, you are giving UW-ICEP permission to share this information with ABP.
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.

Pediatrics Grand Rounds- The Norman Fost Lecture on Skepticism and Critical Thinking
2026-12-10 07:30 - 08:30 | HSLC 1325
Date: Thursday, December 10, 2026
Time: 7:30-8:30 a.m. CT in HSLC 1325 and via Zoom
Zoom Link
Title: The Norman Fost Lecture on Skepticism and Critical Thinking
Session Overview: TBD
Speaker: TBD

Please text the 6-letter code provided in the livestream lecture to 608-260-7097 for CME credit.

Series Overview: Pediatric Grand Rounds is a weekly multidisciplinary and interprofessional conference designed to improve a participant’s ability to practice pediatric medicine, including patient care, conducting healthcare research, providing medical education, addressing public health, and implementing innovation.
Target Audience: MD/DO, RN, APRN, Residents, Fellows, and other Trainees.
Global Learning Objectives:

Identify state of the art, evidence-based pediatric research and/or education, and/or clinical care including the prevention, diagnosis and treatment for pediatric patients.
Analyze issues of social impact and belonging related to pediatric care.
Collaborate and communicate effectively with other health care professionals, community members and families to advocate for health care needs of children.

Accreditation Statement – Log into your ICEP account to view sessions, check your credits and more!

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.

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.
American Board of Pediatrics (ABP) (for select sessions only — see individual session details)
Successful completion of this CME activity, which includes participation in the activity and individual assessment of and feedback to the learner, enables the learner to earn up to 1 MOC points in the American Board of American Board of Pediatrics’ (ABP) Maintenance of Certification (MOC) program. It is the CME activity provider’s responsibility to submit learner completion information to ACCME for the purpose of granting ABP MOC credit.
Participant completion information will be shared with the ABP through PARS. By recording your attendance at this event, you are giving UW-ICEP permission to share this information with ABP.
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.
