The educational website healthychildren.org is known as the “parenting website” of the American Academy of Pediatrics. It’s a trusted source of information for parents of children of all ages, from newborns and toddlers to tweens …
Get to know the new chief of the Division of Gastroenterology, Hepatology, and Nutrition: Q&A with Daniel O’Connell
On January 1, the University of Wisconsin Department of Pediatrics elevated a well-established faculty member to the role of chief of the Division of Gastroenterology, Hepatology, and Nutrition. Daniel O’Connell, MD, associate professor in that …
Pediatric Interest Group builds early pathways for future pediatricians
The Pediatric Interest Group (PIG) is a student-led organization for medical students who are interested in pediatrics. It offers opportunities to learn about pediatric specialties through a range of programs including noon talks, physician shadowing, and special events.
SMPH will introduce new Ableism in Healthcare course in spring 2025
Students enrolled at the University of Wisconsin School of Medicine and Public Health (SMPH) will have a new public health selective course to choose from this spring. Ableism in Healthcare was approved by the University …
Session #8 – January 8, 2026
Session title: Building the Triple Scoop Cone: Curriculum Idea, Intervention & Dissemination Speakers: Kathleen Kastner, MD, assistant professor, Division of Developmental Pediatrics and Rehabilitation Medicine, Department of Pediatrics, University of Wisconsin School of Medicine and …
Alumni Spotlight: Gail Bernstein
Gail A. Bernstein, MD, is a 1981 graduate of the University of Wisconsin Pediatrics Residency Program. She currently holds an Endowed Professorship in Child and Adolescent Anxiety Disorders in the Department of Psychiatry and Behavioral …
Alumni Spotlight: Jennifer McVean
Jennifer McVean, MD, completed her fellowship training in pediatric endocrinology and diabetes at the University of Wisconsin in 2008. She is currently senior director of medical affairs at Medtronic Diabetes. What is your favorite part …
Pediatrics faculty share expertise: December 2025
Department of Pediatrics faculty members are experts in child health, parenting, vaccinations, and other related topics. They are frequently sought out by local, state, and national journalists for their insights. Below is a list of …
UW Carbone Cancer Center pilot grant will support Rebecca (Becky) Richards’ CAR T-cell research
Rebecca (Becky) Richards, MD, PhD, assistant professor, Division of Hematology, Oncology, Transplant, and Cellular Therapy, and Joshua Brockman, PhD, assistant professor, Department of Biomedical Engineering, received a Borden Immunotherapy Pilot Grant from UW Carbone Cancer …
Pediatric Neuromodulation Laboratory awarded ICTR Translational Basic and Clinical Research Pilot Award
The Pediatric Neuromodulation Laboratory at the Waisman Center received a $50,000 Translational Basic and Clinical Research Pilot Award from the UW Institute for Clinical and Translational Research (ICTR) to advance early motor rehabilitation in infants …