Educating the Pediatric Leaders of Tomorrow
Our Education Programs
The UW Department of Pediatrics trains skillful physicians within a supportive and dynamic culture of learning, building the foundation for a workforce that represents and enhances the communities we serve.
Advancing Pediatric Research
The UW Department of Pediatrics is at the forefront of medical research, leading the discovery of new insights into the causes of childhood diseases and the development of new approaches to improving pediatric health.
Impact Stories
Read a Q+A with Eric Allen, Senior Executive Assistant on the Executive Operations team for the Department of Pediatrics.
In May, four leaders from the UW Department of Pediatrics — Dr. Leslie R. Walker, Dr. Maneesh Batra, Dr. Amelie von Saint Andre-von Arnim and Dr. Abigail R. Grant — traveled to Kenya to see two collaborative programs in action. Together with Kenyan partners, UW faculty are working to improve community health and transform the care and outcomes of critically ill children in Africa.
Two-time NBA All-Star and former Husky standout Isaiah Thomas recently met with Pediatrics residents to share his journey of resilience and leadership, drawing parallels between the grit required in professional sports and the intense demands of medical training.
Our department has a long history of excellence in subspecialties that touch on all aspects of child health.
Our faculty provide exceptional primary and specialty care at hospitals, clinics, and other sites across Washington state.
Find faculty and staff in the UW Department of Pediatrics.
