New specialized guide for emergency departments features a chapter by two department members

A new book published by Springer in September 2024, and entitled, Children with Medical Complexity in the Emergency Department — A Case-Based Guide, includes a chapter written by two department of pediatrics faculty members. Jonathan …

Brian Williams and Eileen Cowan elected to the Society for Pediatric Research

The Society for Pediatric Research (SPR) encourages and supports pediatric research endeavors by creating a multidisciplinary network of diverse researchers to improve child health. Collaboration among SPR members creates meaningful progress for the future of …

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 …

UW Department of Pediatrics hosts MSPR 2024 meeting in Madison

The Midwest Society for Pediatric Research (MSPR) held its 2024 Annual Scientific Meeting in Madison, Wisconsin, September 18–20. Each year, the conference highlights innovative scientific discoveries and provides a space for collaboration and career development. …

Michelle Kelly receives grant from AHRQ to study ‘Bedside Notes’ project

The Agency for Healthcare Research and Quality (AHRQ) recently awarded Michelle Kelly, MD, PhD, professor, Division of Hospital Medicine and Complex Care, a grant for her project, “Bedside Notes: A Multicenter Trial to Improve Family …

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 …

Department of Family Medicine and Community Health residents honor Nicole St Clair with clinical teaching award

Each year, the trainees in the UW Department of Family Medicine and Community Health residency programs honor their faculty teachers with teaching awards. This year, the program residents voted to honor Nicole St Clair, MD, MS, associate professor, …