Brittany Loughman, GME program coordinator, recently completed the Leadership Empowerment for Advancing Pediatric Education Specialists (LEAPES) program through the Association of Pediatric Program Directors. LEAPES is a nine-month training course for administrators aspiring to develop …
2024 news
Resident contributions help provide engaging BIPOC recruitment events
Since 2021, the Department of Pediatrics has hosted virtual open house events to help residency applicants who identify as underrepresented minorities or BIPOC (Black, Indigenous, People of Color) learn about our program and community. “Diversity, …
Six students and their mentors receive undergraduate research fellowships
On May 3, Chancellor Jennifer Mnookin hosted the Chancellor’s Undergraduate Awards Ceremony for the 2023-2024 academic year. This year, six students mentored by Department of Pediatrics faculty members were highlighted at the event. Hilldale Undergraduate/Faculty …
Sarah Redemann celebrates 20 years with UW Health
Sarah Redemann, NP, has known she wanted to work in health care since she was a teenager and her father was hospitalized with a serious illness. Her amazement at how well the nurses cared for …
Research Week 2024: Highlights and award winners
In May, the Department of Pediatrics hosted its annual Research Week, providing department researchers with a platform to learn about, share, and explore the latest advances in pediatric research. Participants attended livestreamed lectures, in-person events, …
Congratulations to the department’s 18 faculty members who were promoted in 2024
Eighteen faculty members from the Department of Pediatrics were promoted this year. Their new ranks will become effective on June 30, 2024. Below is a list of the individuals who received promotions and their divisions …
Celebrating the Residency Class of 2024
The Department of Pediatrics celebrated its senior residents with two events during the first week in June. On June 6, graduates, faculty, and staff gathered for “Lovefest: Senior Resident Recognition and Residency Awards.” During the …
Celebrating National Doctors’ Day: Department members receive heartfelt appreciation messages
In honor of National Doctors’ Day, celebrated each year on March 30, UW Health gathered messages of gratitude from patients, families, and coworkers to share with its outstanding faculty members. Department of Pediatrics providers received …
After 20 years of ‘collaboration and synergy’ with the Division of Cardiology, Kathleen Maginot will step into retirement
When she was asked to join the Department of Pediatrics faculty in 2003, Kathleen Maginot, MD, now associate professor in the Division of Cardiology and associate director of its fellowship program, had already established herself …
UW Health honors three department faculty members with 2024 Physician Excellence Awards
In the photo, left to right: Dr. Greg DeMuri, Dr. Mary Ehlenbach, Dr. Awni Al-Subu Each year, UW Health recognizes its most skilled and dedicated physicians with its Physician Excellence Awards. These awards recognize individuals …