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
Christine Sorenson wins inaugural Dean’s Research Staff Award
Research lies at the heart of the Department of Pediatrics’ mission to improve children’s health through cutting-edge research. In fiscal year 2025, department faculty and researchers received nearly $42 million in research support, 65% of …
November 11, 2025
Neonatal Education Simulation and Training Center opens at UnityPoint Health – Meriter
UnityPoint Health – Meriter opened the Neonatal Education Simulation and Training Center (NEST) to educate and train medical professionals in newborn care. The NEST provides a space for learners to practice and discuss their performance …
November 11, 2025
UW Health bone dysplasia clinics offer comprehensive care for children and adults
Bone or skeletal dysplasia is an umbrella term covering approximately 700 congenital disorders of bone growth. Most are extremely rare, and more than half manifest as disproportionate short stature, known as dwarfism. One of these disorders, achondroplasia, is the most common form of dwarfism.
November 10, 2025
Q&A with Dean Karahalios
Q&A with Dean Karahalios, DO, assistant professor, Division of Cardiology
November 10, 2025
Q&A with Derek Spindler
Q&A with Derek Spindler, MD, assistant professor, Division of Hospital Medicine and Complex Care, and associate program director, Pediatrics Residency Program
November 10, 2025
Q&A with Bridget O’Connell-Long
Q&A with Bridget O’Connell-Long, MD, assistant professor, Division of General Pediatrics and Adolescent Medicine
November 10, 2025
Melinda Chen’s global health trainings in Rwanda help local clinicians manage common pediatric endocrine conditions
She wanted to be a professional musician, but crippling stage fright guided her back toward the field her parents had wanted her to pursue all along: medicine. A graduate of the UW School of Medicine …
November 7, 2025
John Williams joins panel on importance of vaccines
The University of Wisconsin’s Morgridge Institute for Research hosted a Fearless Science Forum about the importance of vaccinations. A panel included infectious disease experts from across the university including Jorge Osorio, DVM, MS, PhD, professor …
November 6, 2025- More News...