The Department of Pediatrics at the University of Wisconsin School of Medicine and Public Health promotes and enhances the health of children through outstanding clinical care, exemplary education of pediatric trainees, performance of cutting-edge research, and vigorous advocacy. It is the academic home to more than 200 faculty members across 16 subspecialty divisions.
Train with us
Formal training programs for medical students, residents, fellows, postgraduate researchers, and faculty provide subspecialty expertise to prepare the next generation of clinicians, scientists, scholars, and leaders in academic pediatrics.
Learn with us
Professional development activities provide valuable learning and CME opportunities to faculty, staff, and trainees as well as pediatricians throughout the region. We host weekly Pediatric Grand Rounds, annual conferences and lectures, and regular workshops.
Work with us
We are dedicated to recruiting new faculty and staff to help us improve the lives of children in Wisconsin and beyond. Internships and student employment opportunities in health care administration and research provide experiences for emerging professionals.
Featured Events and News
Recent News
The Arc-Dane County honors Department of Pediatrics cardiology team for its work with patients with intellectual and developmental disabilities
A UW Health Adult Congenital Heart Disease team from the Department of Pediatrics received an award from The Arc-Dane County for its work with adults with intellectual and developmental disabilities. Heather Bartlett, MD (right), and Nicholas Von Bergen, …
July 21, 2025
Ellen Connor to serve as member of the Endocrine Society
Ellen Connor, MD, professor, Division of Endocrinology and Diabetes, will serve the Endocrine Society as a member on the Advocacy and Public Outreach Core Committee for a three-year term. This follows her work on Capitol …
July 21, 2025
Jill Denson receives Excellence in Teaching Award
University of Wisconsin–Madison Prevention Research Center Director Jill Denson, PhD, MSW, assistant professor, Division of General Pediatrics and Adolescent Medicine, received a 2025 Excellence in Teaching Award from the University of Wisconsin Preventive Medicine Residency Program. …
July 21, 2025
Meet the incoming class of fellows
The University of Wisconsin Department of Pediatrics is proud to welcome the newest class of fellows: future leaders in pediatric medicine and research. These talented individuals officially joined the department this July. Meet the 13 …
July 14, 2025
Meet the residency class of 2028
The University of Wisconsin Department of Pediatrics is excited to welcome the newest members of its residency program. This year’s class includes 16 pediatric residents, one preliminary dermatology resident, and one child neurology resident. Each …
July 9, 2025
New Faculty Focus: Rachel Streckert
Q&A with Rachel Streckert, MD, assistant professor, Division of Hospital Medicine and Complex Care
July 9, 2025
Experts urge expanded screening for the most common newborn infection
Congenital cytomegalovirus, cCMV, is the most common viral infection that newborns can have at birth. Most babies have no symptoms, but “a small percentage of those newborns with no symptoms can go on to have …
July 9, 2025
Wisconsin’s newborn genomic testing now available in more locations across the state
In 2023, April Hall, PhD, MS, CGC, assistant professor in the Division of Genetics and Metabolism, began work to assess the feasibility of bringing whole genome testing to more Wisconsin hospitals. This testing was only …
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