The Department of Pediatrics Medical Education Week, which occurred February 9 through 12, featured many engaging presentations about new learning topics and teaching strategies, as well as innovative methods of critique. One eye-opening offering on …
Education
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 2026
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 …
Celebrating Fellowship Match Day 2025
Today, December 3, the University of Wisconsin Department of Pediatrics celebrates Fellowship Match Day and the 10 outstanding physicians who will be joining our fellowship programs in July 2026. This day marks an important milestone …
Family-led academic grand (FLAG) rounds will highlight the unique challenges of care for children with disabilities or medical complexity
On Thursday, January 16, a special series of Department of Pediatrics Grand Rounds will commence with its inaugural presentation. A family-led academic grand rounds (FLAG rounds) will offer a new view and a unique sort …
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 …
Cris Ebby wins award for QI and patient safety presentation
Cris Ebby, MD, pediatric hospital medicine fellow, won a Recognition of Excellence Award for presenting one of the top four presentations at the UW Health GME Physicians Quality Improvement and Patient Safety Symposium on May …
Pediatrics Residency Program offers a choice of five pathways for residents
Every year in July, 16 new physician trainees enter the University of Wisconsin Pediatrics Residency Program. They all know and expect that the next three years of courses and rotations through a wide range of …
Medical education specialist Cindy Nicholson retires after nearly 20 years with the Department of Pediatrics
Cindy Nicholson is one of many Department of Pediatrics medical education professionals. As a senior medical education specialist, she works to ensure that new medical students gain the knowledge and experience they need to serve …
Brittany Loughman completes national GME training program
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 …