Surprise, sadness, and grief spread through the Department of Pediatrics as members learned that Murray Katcher, MD, PhD, emeritus professor of pediatrics, had unexpectedly died on July 13 following complications from a fall. Katcher joined …
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American Family Children’s Hospital NICU celebrates a decade of operation
This year (on May 13, actually) the American Family Children’s Hospital (AFCH) Neonatal Intensive Care Unit (NICU) marks its 10th year of operation. A world-class Level IV NICU, it is one of only two such …
Two Department of Pediatrics faculty members are contributors to a book on telemedicine
A new book on telemedicine includes contributions from Emily Ruedinger, MD, MEd, associate professor, and Laura Dos Reis, MD, assistant professor, both in the Division of General Pediatrics and Adolescent Medicine, and Ellen Bryant, MD, …
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 …
After 20 years of ‘collaboration and synergy’ with the Division of Cardiology, Kathleen Maginot will step into retirement
When she was asked to join the Department of Pediatrics faculty in 2003, Kathleen Maginot, MD, now associate professor in the Division of Cardiology and associate director of its fellowship program, had already established herself …
May is Clinical Trials Month: Department of Pediatrics supports a wide range of clinical research and trials across all specialties
Department of Pediatrics researchers, both MD and PhD scientists, run more than 60 research groups across diverse specialties within the 16 divisions. Of the more than $55 million in research awards the department received in …
Physician Scientist Training Pathway supports new residents who wish to combine medicine and scientific research
Every year when new students enter the UW School of Medicine and Public Health (SMPH), some combine their medical studies with scientific research, continuing often already extensive undergraduate research experience. Some choose to look for …
Reflecting its evolution and vision, the Division of Hospital Medicine adds ‘Complex Care’ to its name
Faculty members and fellows from the Division of Hospital Medicine and Complex Care. Front row, left to right: Sarah Webber, MD; Kirstin Nackers, MD; Mary Ehlenbach, MD; Laura Chen, MD; Heidi Kloster, MD; Ann Allen, …
After three decades of diverse service in genetics practice and regional outreach, David Wargowski will retire
From his arrival at the Department of Pediatrics in 1990 and for the next 30-plus years, David Wargowski, MD, professor in the Division of Genetics and Metabolism, has served tirelessly, addressing genetically based diseases and …