On July 1, Rachel Engen, MD, assistant professor, Division of Nephrology, became chair of the Organ Procurement & Transplantation Network (OPTN) Pediatric Transplantation Committee. Engen will serve in this role for two years, followed by a one-year …
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John V. Williams named chair of pediatrics
John V. Williams, MD, a leading expert on respiratory viruses that infect children, has been named the next chair of the Department of Pediatrics at the University of Wisconsin School of Medicine and Public Health. …
Amy Peterson begins term as chair-elect of national committee focused on cardiovascular disease prevention
The American Heart Association Young Hearts Cardiovascular Disease Prevention Committee is charged with advocacy for heart health policy for all young people, education of health care team members and the public surrounding heart health in young people, …
Danielle Gerber has been appointed to the editorial board of AAP’s Pediatrics
Danielle Gerber, family engagement specialist in the Division of Hospital Medicine and Complex Care, has been appointed as one of two public members to the editorial board of Pediatrics, the journal of the American Academy …
Laura Chen elected to serve as APA Region 6 co-chair
In May, Laura Chen, MD, assistant professor, Division of Hospital Medicine and Complex Care, was elected to serve a three-year term as co-chair of the Academic Pediatric Association (APA) Region 6. Eight Midwestern states and …
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 …
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, …
Kelly McGregory elected to AAP Council on Child Abuse and Neglect Executive Committee
Kelly McGregory, DO, associate professor, interim chief in the Division of Child Protection, and associate residency program director, was elected to a three-year term on the American Academy of Pediatrics (AAP) Council on Child Abuse …
Nathan Lepp is the new medical director for Med Flight Neonatal Critical Care Transport
Nathan Lepp, MD, MPH, associate professor, Division of Neonatology and Newborn Nursery, was selected to be the medical director for UW Health Med Flight Neonatal Critical Care Transport starting May 1. He has worked closely …
Dan Sklansky named chair-elect of the APPD Program Directors Executive Committee
The nominations committee of the Association of Pediatric Program Directors (APPD) named Dan Sklansky, MD, associate professor, Division of Hospital Medicine and Complex Care, and director of the Pediatrics Residency Program, chair-elect of the APPD …