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.
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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
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Department of Pediatrics Ranked No. 4 in Nation
Department of Pediatrics Mar 27, 2018The University of Colorado's Department of Pediatrics was ranked fourth in the nation for "Best Pediatrics Programs" by U.S. News & World Report. The Department of Pediatrics consistently ranks among the best in the nation. The Department has been ranked in the top 6 in each of the past eight years.
"This represents a tremendous collective effort on the part of all our faculty and staff. This is a demonstration of our campus partnerships with the University of Colorado School of Medicine and Children’s Hospital Colorado," said Stephen Daniels, M.D., Ph.D., professor and chairman, Department of Pediatrics, CU School of Medicine, and pediatrician-in-chief, Children's Hospital Colorado. "We will continue to strive to provide the absolute best clinical care, research, education and advocacy that helps improve the health of children in Colorado and across the country."
The rankings were part of the "Best Medical Schools" rankings U.S. News & World Report compiles every year.
Harvard University and the University of Pennsylvania tied for first place in the rankings. The University of Cincinnati was third, the University of Colorado was fourth, and Johns Hopkins University and the University of California San Francisco tied for fifth place.
In addition to the No. 4 ranking by the Department of Pediatrics, one other CU School of Medicine program ranked among the best in the country -- Primary Care was ranked No. 9.
The rankings for Department of Pediatrics since 2009 have been:
- 2018: 4th
- 2017: 6th
- 2016: 4th
- 2015: 5th
- 2014: 6th
- 2013: 5th
- 2012: 5th
- 2011: 5th
- 2010: 9th
- 2009: 8th
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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