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 230 faculty members across 16 subspecialty 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
Andrew Lewandowski speaks to Wisconsin Public Radio about sustainability in health care
Climate change can affect an individual’s health, whether they realize it or not. For example, extreme heat can influence how an individual stores important medications, such as insulin. And children breathe in more pollutants than …
February 6, 2026
Pediatrics faculty share expertise: January 2026
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, 2026
Kimberly Squires marks 35 years of pediatric nursing service with UW Health, primarily with the Department of Pediatrics Division of Nephrology
The Department of Pediatrics extends its enthusiastic congratulations and deep gratitude to Kimberly Squires, RN, MS, CPNP, as she reaches 35 years of service with UW Health working with pediatric patients. In that time, she …
February 3, 2026
Ryan McAdams awarded Meriter Foundation grant
The Meriter Foundation awarded Ryan McAdams, MD, professor in the Divisions of Neonatology and Newborn Nursery and Global Pediatrics, a $35,000 grant for his project, “Saving Babies with Virtual Reality: Transforming Neonatal Resuscitation.” This one-year …
January 27, 2026
Amy Peterson and Robert Steiner collaborate on ORIGIN-FH study
Regeneron Pharmaceuticals awarded Amy Peterson, MD, MS, professor, Division of Cardiology, and co-investigator, Robert Steiner, MD, professor, Division of Genetics and Metabolism, $867,984 for their project, “Opportunity to Reach Individuals with Genetic dyslipidemia during Infancy …
January 27, 2026
Opioid prevention and treatment grant awarded to Jill Denson and colleagues
The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention awarded a $1.6 million grant to a multidisciplinary research team at the University of Wisconsin School of Medicine and Public Health to establish a Wisconsin Opioid Prevention and …
January 26, 2026
Jo Wilson leads UW membership at North American Immuno-Hematology Clinical Education & Research Consortium
The Department of Pediatrics recently became an institutional member of the North American Immuno-Hematology Clinical Education & Research Consortium (NICER). Its mission is to provide a collaborative multidisciplinary environment to advance the education, clinical care, …
January 26, 2026
Justin Sena selected for leadership role on the Council on Medical Student Education in Pediatrics
The Council on Medical Student Education in Pediatrics (COMSEP) is an international community of educators who are passionate about advancing the art and science of medical student education in pediatrics. Justin Sena, undergraduate medical education …
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