Q&A with Jesse Boyett Anderson, MD, MS, assistant professor, Division of Cardiology Hometown: I grew up on both coasts (California, Oregon, Georgia, and Rhode Island) and now consider Middleton, Wisconsin, my home. Educational/professional background: I …
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New Faculty Focus: Brittany Lehrer
Q&A with Brittany Lehrer, MD, MPH, assistant professor, Division of Infectious Diseases Hometown: Hortonville, Wisconsin Educational/professional background: I earned my MD degree from Chicago Medical School and completed my pediatrics residency at the Medical College …
New Faculty Focus: Lisa Burns
Q&A with Lisa Burns, MD, assistant professor, Division of Pulmonology and Sleep Medicine Hometown: Forest Park, Illinois Educational/professional background: I completed medical school at Loyola University Stritch School of Medicine and residency training in internal …
By ground or air, UW Health Med Flight moves pediatric patients when minutes matter
In the photo, left to right, are Drs. Allie Hurst, Tom Brazelton, and Nathan Lepp. The end of August saw the dedication of the emergency ambulance bay at American Family Children’s Hospital for the …
UW Health Cystic Fibrosis Center continues cutting-edge research and transformative treatments for patients
This article is part two of a two-part series on cystic fibrosis research and care at the University of Wisconsin. Part one featured the Wisconsin Cystic Fibrosis Neonatal Screening Project at its 40-year anniversary and …
Leadership transition: Division of Pulmonology and Sleep Medicine
The Department of Pediatrics would like to thank Christopher Green, MD, professor emeritus, for his service as the interim chief of the Division of Pulmonology and Sleep Medicine. Green held this role for about eight …
Robert Gordon, graphic designer and photographer, will retire from the Department of Pediatrics after 31 years
At the end of September, Robert (Bob) Gordon will leave his long-held position of graphic designer with the Department of Pediatrics as he retires after 31 years. Headshots for new faculty and residents, “lifestyle” shots …
In memoriam: Gary Williams
Gary Williams, MD, retired associate professor in the Department of Pediatrics, died on August 21, 2024, in Reston, Virginia. Over the last five years, Williams faced multiple illnesses with the grace, good cheer, and optimism …
Introducing our new chief residents: Rachel Streckert and Abbie Whitman
The beginning of a new academic year brings new resident leaders alongside the class of 2027 interns. This year, Rachel Streckert, MD, and Abbie Whitman, MD, will serve as co-chief residents of the Pediatrics Residency …
Lucile Packard Foundation for Children’s Health grants Danielle Gerber award to launch Family-Led Academic Grand Rounds for Pediatrics
Medical training addressing the care of children with medical complexity is usually delivered by health care professionals in grand rounds sessions and in medical education, with a focus on medical diagnosis and treatment. Families’ experiences …