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.
February 2019 Department Newsletter
Department of Pediatrics Feb 11, 2019Dear Faculty and Friends,
Welcome to the February edition of the Department of Pediatrics Newsletter! Here you will find a sampling of all the amazing activity happening within the Department of Pediatrics and at Children’s Hospital Colorado. Thanks to all our talented faculty, trainees, and staff who make this the best Pediatrics Department in the country!
Wells to Lead Kempe Center
As announced on January 25, Kathryn (Kathi) Wells, MD, FAAP, has been appointed as the next Section Head for Child Abuse and Neglect, and Executive Director of the Kempe Center.
Dr. Wells began her tenure as section head on February 1, following a comprehensive national search to replace the retiring Dr. Desmond Runyan.
Dr. Wells joins us from Denver Health, where she has been the Medical Director and Team Lead for the Denver Health Clinic at the Family Crisis Center since 2003. She is well known to the Kempe Center extended family, having served as a member of the Child Protection Team at Children’s Hospital Colorado since 2003, and as a Clinical Researcher in the Kempe Center for the Prevention of Child Abuse and Neglect since 2013.
Please join me in in offering a warm welcome to Dr. Wells.
Faculty Publications Top 1,200 for 2018
The Colorado Clinical & Translational Sciences Institute (CCTSI) recently completed a comprehensive review of peer reviewed articles published in calendar year 2018.
Utilizing the Colorado PROFILES search engine tool, 1,210 publications from Department of Pediatrics faculty were identified (via PubMed). This tremendous volume of scholarly output from our faculty and their research teams is a measure of our commitment to scientific finding and discovery. Our publication record enhances our academic reputation that is key to program rankings, such as U.S. News & World Report.
Our faculty were published in a wide range of journals, including the Journal of the American Medical Association, the Journal of Pediatrics, the Lancet, and multiple sub-specialty journals.
Congratulations to all of those with 2018 publications and for your contributions to the field of pediatrics.
John J. Conger PhD Lectureship to Feature Dr. Cheng
“Building a Healthier Future: Disrupting the Intergeneration Cycle of Disadvantage” will be the topic at the 2019 John J. Conger PhD Lectureship. The lecture will be by Dr. Tina L. Cheng, Director, Department of Pediatrics, Given Foundation Professor of Pediatrics at Johns Hopkins University School of Medicine, and Pediatrician-in-Chief and Co-Director at Johns Hopkins Children’s Center.
The lectureship will be held during Pediatric Grand Rounds on Friday, March 15, from 12:30 – 1:30 p.m. in the Mt. Oxford Auditorium at Children’s Colorado.
On Thursday, March 14, from 6 – 8:30 p.m. at Children’s Colorado (Mt Yale and Mt. Princeton), Dr. Cheng will be presenting a working dinner workshop on Primary Care Transformation: Where are we going? RSVP by Thursday, February 28 via our online form.
Faculty Council Communications Committee Survey
The Faculty Council Communications Committee is creating a system-wide faculty guide to point faculty in the right direction for everything they need to know, from getting a key for their office, to saving for retirement, to getting their research in the news, to finding a writing group, to finding the best transportation, to participating in faculty governance.
To assist in the development of the guide, the Committee is conducting a brief (5-10 minute), informal, and anonymous survey about providing information to faculty. Click the link toparticipate in the survey.
From Andy Sirotnak, MD (Vice Chair for Faculty Affairs), “this is a system-wide and Anschutz Medical Campus effort to address communication improvement work and should be viewed as helpful in improving items noted in the School of Medicine climate survey.”
Anna Villarreal Department of Pediatrics Memorial Gifts
A reminder that the Department of Pediatrics is raising support for the Visiting Professorship Awards Program in memory of Anna Villarreal.
Anna was a valued member of the Department of Pediatrics Administrative Team at Children’s Hospital Colorado form March 2011 to November 2017. Anna was passionate about her work, loved her colleagues, and was dedicated to the Department of Pediatrics and Grand Rounds.
Please make a gift in memory of Anna to support this important program by visiting the donation page here.
Faculty Interest Group Update
Save the Date: The Instructor/Senior Instructor Reception will be held on Monday, May 20 from noon – 1 p.m. in the Dori Biester Conference Room. Heavy appetizers will be provided. Agenda details will be forthcoming.
The PhD Interest Group (PhDIG) and the Junior Faculty Interest Group (JFIG) will be co-hosting an upcoming event: “Congratulations, You Have A Grant, Now What?” will be held on Thursday, March 14 from noon – 1:30 p.m. (lunch provided, location TBD). As soon as it’s announced, we will list the location on the Department website.
On Tuesday, April 2, from noon – 1 p.m., the PhDIG will host a Town Hall Event with Dr. Stephen Daniels (Professor and Chair, Department of Pediatrics), Michael Jonen (Director, Finance and Administration), and Jeanette Leeser (Grants Program Director). The Town Hall will offer an update on the Department’s efforts to support PhD faculty and provide opportunity for questions and answers (location TBD). For updates to the location, as well as additional information for the interest groups, please visit the PhD Faculty web page and the Junior Faculty web page.
Advanced Practice Providers (APPs), do you have more than one year of experience as a PA/NP? Are you interested in precepting students? Children’s Hospital Colorado and the University of Colorado Hospital Office of Advanced Practice have teamed up to provide a workshop to empower APPs with the understanding and tools to become effective preceptors. The Preceptor Workshop: “Tools for Effective Teaching” will be held on February 20, May 8, and August 21, with locations at both CHCO and UCH. To register, contact Jennifer Schneider atjennifer.schneider1@uchealth.org.
Resources for Faculty, Clinical Faculty and Alumni
The School of Medicine faculty affairs websiteoffers a robust collection of information resources geared toward faculty development.
The site has important information onpromotion and tenure, regular postings of symposiums and other events, and resources for mentorship among other important topics
Clinical faculty members should visit our Department website for numerous resources, information on teaching opportunities, links and forms, and helpful information. The School of Medicine’s Office of Community Based Medical Education website is also helpful, offering information regarding teaching criteria, opportunities, faculty development, and more.
We invite our alumni to stay connected with the Department. Visit our alumni web page to keep up-to-date on our latest news, attend an upcoming alumni event, make a donation, and more.
As always, for these and other exciting Department of Pediatrics news stories, please visit our Pediatrics News web page.
Sincerely,
Stephen R. Daniels, MD, PhD
Professor and Chair
Department of Pediatrics | University of Colorado School of Medicine
Pediatrician-in-Chief | Children’s Hospital Colorado
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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