Congratulations to our current residents who have been placed into fellowship programs following completion of their UW residency: Dan Beissel, MD: Pediatric Cardiology fellowship at University of Missouri-Kansas City Kelly Bush, MD: Pediatric Hem/Onc fellowship …
Tricia Smith, PNP, Wins Best Abstract Award
Congratulations to Tricia Smith, PNP, AFCH Diagnostic and Therapy Center, who was recently awarded the best abstract, non-physician category at the Society for Pediatric Sedation Conference in Cleveland, Ohio, for Oral Midazolam Premedication Reduces Propofol …
Celebrating Research & Learning in Pediatrics
Pediatrics faculty, residents, fellows, and students came together again to celebrate research accomplishments during the department’s annual Spring Research Day, held Friday, April 13, 2012, at the Health Sciences Learning Center (HSLC). Grand Rounds and …
Dr. Dipesh Navsaria Named Lecturer of the Year by PA Class of 2012
Congratulations to Dipesh Navsaria, MPH, MSLIS, MD, for being awarded the Seventh Annual Lecturer of the Year Award from the Physician Assistant program. Dr. Navsaria was chosen to receive the award by the students of …
Dr. Carl Stafstrom Receives ANA Distinguished Neurology Teaching Award
Congratulations to Carl Stafstrom, MD, PhD, for being named the 2012 recipient of the American Neurological Association’s Distinguished Neurology Teaching Award. Carl is being recognized at the national level for his remarkable career-long teaching efforts …
Rajitha Kota Receives Outstanding Student Poster Award
Please join us in congratulating Rajitha Kota, student researcher in Dr. Moreno’s Adolescent Health Research Team, who was selected as the recipient of the MPH Outstanding Student Poster Award during the Department of Population Health …
Peds Faculty Teach PALS+ Course
When children are acutely ill or injured, a few minutes can mean the difference between life and death. Courses like the Pediatrics Advanced Life Support + (PALS+) provider course provide clinicians who care for those …
Pediatric Faculty Promotions
The UW School of Medicine and Public Health (UWSMPH) CHS Appointments and Promotions Committee, and Dean Robert Golden, have approved the promotion to Associate Professor (CHS) for Scott Hagen, MD, and the promotion to Professor …
Diane Heatley, MD, Appointed Medical Director of AFCH
Diane Heatley, MD, associate professor, Division of Otolaryngology, has been appointed medical director of American Family Children’s Hospital after serving as interim medical director since October 1. Heatley’s strong leadership, commitment to clinical quality and …
Chris Green, MD, Appointed Senior Vice President of Medical Affairs and Chief Medical Officer at UWHC
Chris Green, MD, has been named senior vice president, Medical Affairs, and chief medical officer (CMO) at UWHC. In these roles, he will report to the UWHC president and CEO, Donna Katen-Bahensy. In addition, he …