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
Nicholas Von Bergen named collaborator on National Science Foundation-funded project studying post-operative rhythm diagnosis
The National Science Foundation awarded Atrility Medical, Inc., a grant in the amount of $275,000 for the project, “Small Business Technology Transfer (STTR) Phase I: Development of Automated Post Operative Rhythm Identification Through Computerized Evaluation of …
January 14, 2025
Hara Levy receives grant from Rosenau Family Research Foundation to study a personalized medicine approach to lung disease in cystic fibrosis patients
Hara Levy, MD, MMSc, professor, Division of Pulmonology and Sleep Medicine, was recently awarded a three-year, $375,000 grant from the Rosenau Family Research Foundation for the project “Enriching CF Newborn Screening Outcomes through a Precision …
January 14, 2025
Paul Sondel and team awarded Band of Parents grant
Principal investigator Paul Sondel, MD, PhD, professor and research director, Division of Hematology, Oncology, and Bone Marrow Transplant, and co-investigator Amy Erbe-Gurel, PhD, research assistant professor, received a two-year, $125,000 award from Band of Parents for their …
January 14, 2025
New Faculty Focus: Hannah Wakefield
Q&A with Hannah Wakefield, MD, MPH, assistant professor, Division of General Pediatrics and Adolescent Medicine Hometown: Grants Pass, Oregon Educational/professional background: I graduated with a BA from Coe College in Cedar Rapids, Iowa, and then …
January 10, 2025
New Faculty Focus: Sharwin Khot
Q&A with Sharwin C. Khot, MD, assistant professor, Division of General Pediatrics and Adolescent Medicine Hometown: Twinsburg, Ohio Educational/professional background: I graduated from the University of Texas at Austin with a Bachelor of Science in …
January 10, 2025
Global Health Experience: Heartbeats under siege
A first-person account by Syed (Asif) Masood, MD, MSc. Practicing medicine in a conflict zone presents unique challenges shaped by the harsh realities of both the medical and socio-political environment.
January 8, 2025
Molly Mulcahy receives Wisconsin Partnership Program grant to study the impact of preconception weight loss strategies
The Wisconsin Partnership Program (WPP) recently granted 14 awards through its 20th Anniversary Postdoctoral Grant Program. These awards will allow postdocs to pursue a research or education project or a professional development opportunity with a focus …
January 8, 20252024 Shapiro Summer Research Program student Kayla Sifre wins Excellence in Student Research
Second-year medical student Kayla Sifre won the Excellence in Student Research award at the School of Medicine and Public Health’s 23rd Annual Medical Student Research Forum in November. Forty students were selected through a competitive …
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