On July 1, the University of Wisconsin School of Medicine and Public Health Department of Pediatrics welcomed a new faculty member who will serve as chief of the Division of Endocrinology and Diabetes. Brigid Gregg, …
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Keeping patients safe: Nina Menda and Michael Wilhelm lead quality and safety efforts within UW Health Kids
Every standard solution or medication delivered through a line, every alarm sounding in the night, every hand that touches a patient — in a pediatric hospital, the margin for error is vanishingly small. Two Department …
A molecular ‘override’ for inherited blindness: Bikash Pattnaik’s research group publishes recent paper
For children born with a rare form of inherited blindness called Leber congenital amaurosis type 16 (LCA16), the genetic culprit can be a single miswritten instruction in their DNA — a so-called “nonsense mutation” that …
New Associate Professor Workshop supports newly promoted faculty
Intended for faculty members who have been promoted to associate professor in the last two years, a New Associate Professor Workshop will be offered on September 10 to support faculty members in navigating the next …
Meet our new chief residents: Allison Emmet and Jalal-Ud-Din Khan
Each year on July 1, the University of Wisconsin Pediatrics Residency Program welcomes a new class of interns to join the PGY-2 and PGY-3 residents. The new academic year also welcomes new resident leaders who …
‘Thank you!’ to our outgoing chief residents
This month, the Department of Pediatrics hosted events to celebrate its graduating residents: Lovefest: Senior Resident Recognition and Residency Awards on June 4, and the formal Residency Graduation Ceremony on June 6 at the Monona …
Research Week 2026: Summary of events and award winners
From May 11 to 14, the Department of Pediatrics hosted Pediatric Research Week. This annual event provides a venue for department researchers to present their latest work to an enthusiastic audience, offers engaging panel discussions …
Deanna Jewell’s clinics aim for maximum functional potential for kids with limb differences
There are a range of upper and lower limb conditions that are addressed by physicians with specialized training and expertise. Deanna Jewell, DO, assistant professor in the Division of Developmental Pediatrics and Rehabilitation Medicine, is …
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 …
Governor Tony Evers signs bill extending Medicaid coverage for birthing parents from 60 days to one year postpartum
On March 18, Governor Tony Evers signed Wisconsin Act 102 (SB 23/AB97) extending Medicaid coverage from the previous limit of 60 days to 12 months postpartum for birthing parents. The Wisconsin Chapter of the American …