Welcome to the University of Wisconsin Department of Pediatrics
The Department of Pediatrics at the University of Wisconsin School of Medicine and Public Health promotes and enhances the health of children through outstanding clinical care, exemplary education of pediatric trainees, performance of cutting-edge research, and vigorous advocacy. It is the academic home to more than 200 faculty members across 16 subspeciality divisions.
Train with us
Formal training programs for medical students, residents, fellows, postgraduate researchers, and faculty provide subspecialty expertise to prepare the next generation of clinicians, scientists, scholars, and leaders in academic pediatrics.
Learn with us
Professional development activities provide valuable learning and CME opportunities to faculty, staff, and trainees as well as pediatricians throughout the region. We host weekly Pediatric Grand Rounds, annual conferences and lectures, and regular workshops.
Work with us
We are dedicated to recruiting new faculty and staff to help us improve the lives of children in Wisconsin and beyond. Internships and student employment opportunities in health care administration and research provide experiences for emerging professionals.
Featured Events and News
Recent News
Department of Pediatrics newborn hospitalist team cares for the newest members of our community at UnityPoint Health–Meriter
Approximately 5,000 pregnant patients per year give birth to their babies at UnityPoint Health–Meriter Hospital (UPH Meriter) in central Madison, the largest number of any Wisconsin hospital with birthing services. Newborns delivered at UPH Meriter …
February 10, 2025
Beaver Dam’s Community Pediatrics joins UW Health to become UW Health Kids Beaver Dam
UW Health’s pediatric primary care clinics increased from five to six on November 1, 2024, with the addition of newly renamed UW Health Kids Beaver Dam. Known previously as Community Pediatrics of Beaver Dam, it …
February 7, 2025
Megan Moreno and Officer Adam Nagel discuss social media and teen mental health on Team-Based Care podcast
Megan Moreno, MD, MSEd, MPH, professor, division chief (academic), vice chair of academic affairs, Division of General Pediatrics and Adolescent Medicine, sat down with Shezad Baloch, host of the Team-Based Care podcast, to discuss social …
February 6, 2025
Christine Seroogy weighs in on raw milk debate with The New York Times
Christine Seroogy, MD, professor, Division of Allergy, Immunology, and Rheumatology, recently spoke with The New York Times about the nuances of research on raw milk. When ancient humans discovered that they could nourish themselves with …
February 5, 2025
Pediatrics faculty share expertise: January 2025
Department of Pediatrics faculty members are experts in child health, parenting, vaccinations, and other related topics. They are frequently sought out by local, state, and national journalists for their insights. Below is a list of …
February 3, 2025
Laura Chen assumes role as course director of Phase 3 Inpatient Acting Internships–Pediatrics
Phase 3 of the SMPH ForWard Curriculum is dedicated to specialty-specific competency development and internship preparation with opportunities for individualized electives, career advising, and special projects. Laura Chen, MD, assistant professor, Division of Hospital Medicine and Complex …
January 24, 2025
Pediatric Diabetes team attends T1D Exchange Collaborative
The Pediatric Diabetes team attended the annual Learning Sessions for the T1D Exchange QI Collaborative in Chicago on November 11. The conference is a multidisciplinary gathering of clinical and research team members from the more …
January 24, 2025
Pelin Cengiz and team wins Meriter Foundation Grant for Healthy Little Eyes project
Pelin Cengiz, MD, professor, Division of Critical Care, and her team members Bikash Pattnaik, MD, associate professor, and Ryan McAdams, MD, professor, both in the Division of Neonatology and Newborn Nursery, have been awarded $99,970 from the …
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