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
Keep updated on our accomplishments and initiatives.
Children's Colorado Ranked Among the Best Hospitals in the Nation
Department of Pediatrics Jun 21, 2019Children’s Hospital Colorado once again has been recognized as a top children’s hospital in the nation, ranking 10th overall. According to the 2019-20 Best Children’s Hospitals rankings released by U.S. News & World Report, Children’s Colorado for the first time ranked in the top 20 in all ten recognized specialty areas. Additionally, Children's Colorado was named to the 2019-20 Best Children’s Hospitals Honor Roll, a distinction awarded to the top 10 best children’s hospitals nationwide.
The nonprofit pediatric health system is the only ranked children’s hospital in Colorado, and the top-ranked children’s hospital in the surrounding 12 states.
“Our dedication to patients and families drives our excellent outcomes, our exacting safety standards and our relentless innovation,” said Jena Hausmann, Children’s Hospital Colorado president and CEO. “It has been our honor this past year to care for children from all 50 states and over 35 countries.”
The Best Children’s Hospitals rankings highlight the top U.S. pediatric facilities (Children's Colorado rankings are in parentheses) in cancer (14th), cardiology and heart surgery (12th), diabetes and endocrinology (7th), gastroenterology and GI surgery (6th), neonatology (18th), nephrology (20th), neurology and neurosurgery (13th), orthopedics (20th), pulmonology and lung surgery (7th), and urology (14th).
Children’s Colorado consistently has numbered among the best children’s hospitals since U.S. News initiated the rankings. The rankings are based on clinical data and on an annual survey of pediatric specialists around the country. The ranking’s methodology factors in patient volume and outcomes, such as mortality and infection rates, as well as available clinical resources and compliance with best practices.
“The Best Children's Hospitals rankings were designed to help provide families seeking the best medical care for their sick child with access to the most comprehensive data available,” said Ben Harder, managing editor and chief of health analysis at U.S. News. “The rankings, coupled with guidance from pediatricians, help families make better-informed decisions about where to find high-quality, compassionate care for their children when they need it most.”
This year’s rankings will be published in U.S. News & World Report’s “Best Hospitals 2020” guidebook, available in stores mid-September.
For more information, visit Best Children’s Hospitals for the full rankings and use #BestHospitals on Facebook and Twitter.
Note: this story was updated on Aug. 27, 2019, to reflect updates to the overall ranking and the Pediatric Cancer ranking.
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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