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 230 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.
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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
Kellie Collins receives Promotion of Doctoral Studies scholarship from Foundation for Physical Therapy Research
Kellie Collins, PT, DPT, research assistant in the Waisman Center Pediatric Neuromodulation Laboratory (PI Bernadette Gillick), was one of 27 physical therapists enrolled in academic doctoral programs to receive a Promotion of Doctoral Studies scholarship …
July 21, 2026
Courtney Gaberino selected to attend 2026 AAAAI Faculty Development Program
Courtney Gaberino, MD, instructor (CHS), Division of Allergy, Immunology, and Rheumatology, will attend the 2026 American Academy of Allergy, Asthma, and Immunology (AAAAI) Faculty Development Program. The four-day intensive program will take place September 10–13 in …
July 21, 2026
Harald Kliems to co-chair Prevention Research Center Network Operations Committee
University of Wisconsin–Madison Prevention Research Center (PRC) deputy director, Harald Kliems, MA, will take on the role of co-chair for the PRC Network Operations Committee. The committee brings together administrative leads from all 20 national PRCs …
July 21, 2026
Caleb Kitcho graduates from Siegler Fellowship in Clinical Medical Ethics
The MacLean Center for Clinical Medical Ethics at the University of Chicago is the oldest and largest fellowship program in clinical ethics. Caleb Kitcho, MD, clinical instructor, Division of Critical Care, recently graduated from its Siegler …
July 17, 2026
Katryn Furuya featured on NASPGHAN website during Asian American and Pacific Islander Heritage Month
To recognize Asian American, Native Hawaiian, and Pacific Islander (AANHPI) Heritage Month, the North American Society for Pediatric Gastroenterology, Hepatology, and Nutrition (NASPGHAN) featured Katryn Furuya, MD, professor, Division of Gastroenterology, Hepatology, and Nutrition, on …
July 17, 2026
Sharon Bartosh delivers James C. Overall Lecture at Vanderbilt University
The Department of Pediatrics at Vanderbilt University Medical Center selected Sharon Bartosh, MD, professor and chief in the Division of Nephrology and interim chief in the Division of Pulmonology and Sleep Medicine, as its 2026 James …
July 17, 2026
Get to know the new chief of the Division of Endocrinology and Diabetes: Q&A with Brigid Gregg
On July 1, the University of Wisconsin School of Medicine and Public Health Department of Pediatrics welcomed a new faculty member who will serve as chief of the Division of Endocrinology and Diabetes. Brigid Gregg, …
July 9, 2026
Pediatrics faculty share expertise: June 2026
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 …
July 8, 2026- More News...