She once wanted to be an architect. Shardha Srinivasan, MBBS, MD, professor in the Division of Cardiology, instead built a career around something more intricate than any blueprint: a fetal cardiology program organized not only …
Retirement
Christine Sorenson, research scientist extraordinaire, will retire after 26 years with the Department of Pediatrics
After more than 26 years of astoundingly productive work as a research scientist investigating human eye (and surprisingly related kidney) conditions, Christine Sorenson, PhD, distinguished scientist III in the Division of Neonatology and Newborn Nursery, …
Katryn Furuya, director of the UW Health Pediatric Liver Transplant Program, will retire in August
Since November 2019, when she was recruited to join the Division of Gastroenterology, Hepatology, and Nutrition, Katryn Furuya, MD, has expanded the reach and expertise of the Pediatric Liver Transplant Program as its medical director. …
After 32 years, David Bernhardt will step away from the wide world of sports medicine to retire
Your “dream job”? Many people hold that in mind and then try to find one as close as possible to it. David Bernhardt, MD, professor in the Division of General Pediatrics and Adolescent Medicine, with …
Jonathan Fliegel will soon retire from the Division of Hospital Medicine and Complex Care after decades of gratifying work
He loves his work. Jonathan Fliegel, MD, professor in the Division of Hospital Medicine and Complex Care, has been a member of the Department of Pediatrics since 2008. He came on as the inaugural chief …
After a long and rewarding career working with cystic fibrosis patients, Darci Pfeil will retire
Sometimes everything falls into place perfectly. Early in her nursing career, Darci Pfeil, NP, decided that she wanted to care for patients with long-term conditions. From 1989 onward, she has cared for patients and guided …
After 28 years, Robin Wright to retire from clinical pediatrics but will continue practicing wilderness medicine
Robin Wright, MD, earned her medical degree from the Oregon Health Sciences University in Portland, Oregon. Her pediatric residency took her to the University of Wisconsin in Madison, where she subsequently joined the Department of …
Meriel Rongstad will retire after 27 years of clinical practice with the Department of Pediatrics
Meriel Rongstad, MD, earned her medical degree from the then University of Wisconsin School of Medicine; her pediatric residency then took her to the University of Florida in Gainesville. She joined the UW Department of …
After a prodigious and productive career in research and critical care, Marlowe Eldridge will retire
Marlowe Eldridge, MD, entered medical school with BE in bioengineering and MS in mechanical engineering. Directly after earning his MD at the University of New Mexico School of Medicine, he completed a post-doctoral year studying …
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 …