Ranked 8th
We are ranked among "Best Pediatrics Programs" in 2023 by U.S. News & World Report.University of Colorado Department of Pediatrics
Our mission is to improve the health of children through the provision of high-quality, coordinated programs of patient care, education, research and advocacy.
Facts & Figures
23 Sections
The strength of our Department rests in part on the broad range of our subspecialty sections.900+
We have over 900 full-time faculty members and more than 500 volunteer clinical faculty.Our Pediatric Medical Education
We are dedicated to innovation and lifelong learning.
Residency Program
The department trains approximately 100 pediatric resident physicians, in addition to medical students and physician assistants.Fellowship Programs
We train over 250 fellows in over 60 subspecialties, 33 of which are ACGME-accredited programs.Our History
A new book chronicles 88 years of our legacy.
Note from Steve Daniels, MD, PhD:
The
Department of Pediatrics has produced a 216-page coffee table book on the history of this prestigious department, beginning with its founding in 1930. The book is designed with a pictorial timeline as the centerpiece, giving readers a chronological
account of the Department’s achievements and the people who made them happen. The narrative was written in a journalistic, story-telling manner that conveys the heart of this Department’s rich legacy as well as the high points of the nearly nine decades. Together, these components create a retrospective of the Department’s
contributions over 88 years in the areas of clinical expertise, training, research, advocacy, and innovation.
Past and current faculty have been generous in sharing highlights and photos, allowing the Department to assemble a strong collection
of images, milestones, profiles, and reflections.
It is important to understand the history of an institution as it can be a cause for celebration and create the platform for future accomplishments. This was the impetus to revisit the milestones
of the Department of Pediatrics at the University of Colorado School of Medicine in our partnership with Children’s Hospital Colorado.
A digital publication of the book is available online. Hard copies of the book available at no cost. For information regarding obtaining a copy, please contact Bobbi Siegel at Bobbi.Siegel@childrenscolorado.org.
Living and Working in Colorado
With an abundance of sunshine and mountains nearby, the Front Range is the place to be.
Rocky Mountains
Denver is located at the foothills of the Rocky Mountains. One can enjoy a panoramic view of the mountains from our campus, and Rocky Mountain National Park is 90 minutes away.Sports
With the NFL, NBA, MLB, NHL, and MLS, Denver has teams in all of the major professional sports leagues. Plus, there are professional rugby and lacrosse teams.Music
Red Rocks Park and Amphitheatre is a must-stop for concert lovers. From smaller clubs to medium-sized theaters to large arenas, there are lots of options for live music.Skiing
With 32 ski resorts and 40,000 acres of skiable terrain, Colorado is the No. 1 destination for skiing and snowboarding. The skiing season stretches October to May, so get shredding!Our Latest News
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Celebrating a Superhero
Jan 21, 2021You may know him as Dr. Sam Dominguez, MD, or our COVID Diva, but now we have a more affectionate moniker for him: Superhero!
Dr. Dominguez is one of the country's leading pediatric infectious disease specialists and has been instrumental in CHCO's COVID-19 response and in our work with MIS-C illness in children. This work led to his nomination as a Colorado Hospital Association (CHA) Superhero under the trait of "Great Sense of Responsibility."
Dr. Dominguez has dedicated his career to studying coronaviruses and quickly became a local expert in responding to the COVID-19 pandemic. He knew that diagnostic testing would be critical to fighting the pandemic, swiftly leading a team to set up rapid, in-house testing at Children's Hospital Colorado, making us the first hospital in the state to bring an assay online. Dr. Dominguez also understood the importance of community response, so he expanded efforts to support area hospitals and providers in need of testing.
He and his team are no strangers to working long hours during the pandemic – participating in virtual townhalls and evening forums with providers in the region – in addition to meeting with and educating members of the media to ensure COVID-19 coverage is accurate. This has been a priority for Dr. Dominguez as he strives to provide the public with factual and easy-to-understand information in order for the community to take the correct precautions.
Dr. Dominguez and the team have worked tirelessly to amend policies and procedures almost daily as new information about COVID-19 comes in. And while it's easy to feel overwhelmed and overburdened by the work, Dr. Dominguez believes it's the sense of friendship the team has developed that keeps them focused on achieving their collective goals.
It's hard to believe CHCO team members and providers have been working in this new normal for nearly a year. The pandemic has brought with it fear and anxiety — Dr. Dominguez acknowledges that he feels these emotions, too, and worries about the safety of his own family.
However, when it comes to modeling the CHA superhero trait of "Great Sense of Responsibility," it's clear that "his courage, love, self-sacrifice and commitment to the sick and vulnerable have been stronger and more visible than his fears," says Children's Colorado Chief Operating Officer, David Biggerstaff. "And because of that commitment, those of us at Children's Hospital Colorado and everyone throughout our community, our state and the seven-state region we serve has been better off. I can't think of a better individual to personify the CHA's Superhero award."
Department Chair
Stephen Daniels, MD, PhD
Professor and Chair, Department of Pediatrics
University of Colorado School of Medicine
Pediatrician-in-Chief, Children’s Hospital Colorado
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