Tina Iyama-Kurtycz, MD, Discusses ‘Diagnosing and Caring for the Child with Autism Spectrum Disorder’
Tina Iyama-Kurtycz, MD (Professor Emerita, Division of Neurodevelopmental – Behavioral Pediatrics) was recently interviewed on WISC-TV about her book Diagnosing and Caring for the Child with Autism Spectrum Disorder. Based on nearly 40 years of practice, this …
January 16, 2020Dr. Pelin Cengiz Receives 2020 Gerard B. Odell Research Award
Congratulations to Pelin Cengiz, MD (Associate Professor (CHS), Division of Critical Care) on her receipt of the 2020 UW Department of Pediatrics Gerard B. Odell Research Award. This award was established in 1994 to honor Dr. Odell’s distinguished …
January 10, 2020American Family Children’s Hospital kicks off 100th anniversary celebration
The American Family Children’s Hospital kicked off its 100th anniversary celebration on Tuesday, January 7, with a state-wide proclamation from Governor Tony Evers. The proclamation honored and recognized the entire year as the 100th anniversary of pediatric …
January 9, 2020Pediatrics Residency Program Celebrates 2019 Fellowship Match
The University of Wisconsin Department of Pediatrics Residency Program celebrated the 2019-2020 fellowship match during a “Match Day Celebration” on December 4, 2019. Additionally, the department is excited to welcome four incoming fellows. The following table …
January 9, 2020Three Pediatrics Faculty Selected for 2020 Physician Leadership Development Program
Heather Bartlett, MD (Professor (CHS), Division of Cardiology), Mary Ehlenbach, MD (Associate Professor (CHS), Division of Hospital Medicine) and Daniel Sklansky, MD, (Associate Professor (CHS), Associate Residency Program Director, Division of Hospital Medicine) have been selected for the highly competitive UW …
January 2, 2020
Marlowe Eldridge, MD, Awarded Navy Grant
Marlowe Eldridge, MD, was recently awarded a 2-year grant of nearly $775,000 from the Naval Sea Systems Command (NAVSEA) for his project, “Determining DISSUB survival rates of 90 kg sheep rescued using SRDRS standard operating …
December 26, 2019Joni Dean, NP, Receives ARP Distinguished Clinician Award
Congratulations to Joni Dean, NP, who has been awarded the ARP Distinguished Clinician Award. This award is presented to an ARP member who is engaged in clinical expertise in arthritis and the rheumatic diseases.
December 12, 201927 Pediatrics Faculty Awarded Top Teacher for 2018 – 2019
Each year, teachers are awarded based on evaluations from medical students and residents. Congratulations to the following faculty: David Allen, MD Awni Al-Subu, MD Tom Brazelton, MD, MPH Aaron Carrel, MD Paula Cody, MD, MPH …
December 6, 2019
UW Health Pediatric Team Participates in Antibiotics Awareness Week
Antibiotics are wonderful drugs for treating infections and saving lives. However, when antibiotics are not used appropriately, unwanted effects, such as increased drug resistance, can occur. Last month, the UW Health Pediatric Antimicrobial Stewardship Team, …
December 6, 2019Pediatrics Faculty Receive UW Health 2019 Patient Experience Awards
Congratulations to Lindsay Geier, MD, Catherine Kelly, MD, Megan Neuman, MD, and Ellen Connor, MD, who have all received the UW Health 2019 Patient Experience Award. Each year, UW Health honors the physicians, advanced practice …
November 12, 2019Department of Pediatrics Welcomes a New Faculty Member
The Department of Pediatrics is excited to welcome Tony Garcia-Prats, MD, MSC to the Divisions of General Pediatrics and Adolescent Health and Global Pediatrics. Dr. Garcia-Prats, from Stellenbosch University and the University of Wisconsin-Madison, is …
November 11, 2019
Drs. Vivek Balasubramaniam and Brian Williams Testify in Support of Tobacco 21 Legislation
Drs. Vivek Balasubramaniam and Brian Williams represented UW Health before the Assembly Committee on Substance Abuse and Prevention on November 6, 2019. Drs. Balasubramaniam and Williams testified in support of the Tobacco 21 legislation, answering …
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