Ranked 8th
We are ranked among "Best Pediatrics Programs" in 2023 by U.S. News & World Report.Ranked 8th
We are ranked among "Best Pediatrics Programs" in 2023 by U.S. News & World Report.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.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.Note from Steve Daniels, MD, PhD:
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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.
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!Brandi Freeman, MD (Assistant Professor, Section of General Pediatrics), has accepted the newly created role of Associate Vice Chair for Diversity, Equity and Inclusion. This important position will provide strategic vision and leadership for diversity, equity and inclusion within the Department and in partnership with stakeholders across the University, School of Medicine, Children’s Hospital Colorado, and the community at-large.
As Associate Vice Chair, Dr. Freeman will lead the development, implementation, and evaluation of strategies that enhance our clinical, educational, and research programs in alignment with our shared institutional mission and hospital goals.
Dr. Freeman received her Doctor of Medicine from Baylor College of Medicine in Houston, completed pediatric residency training at the Johns Hopkins Hospital and from 2011-2013, was a Robert Wood Johnson Clinical Scholar at the University of Pennsylvania. In 2014 she received her Master of Science in Health Policy Research from the Perelman School of Medicine. She joined the University of Colorado and Children’s Hospital Colorado in 2013 as an attending physician in the Child Health Clinic and has served as the Faculty Liaison for Diversity in Pediatric Resident Education and Recruitment. Since 2018 she has served as the Director of Diversity and Inclusion for the Department of Pediatrics.
Dr. Freeman has been a mentor for the Tour for Diversity in Medicine since its inception in 2012. She is currently the Vice Speaker of the House of Delegates of the National Medical Association, Vice President of the Mile High Medical Society (Colorado NMA Local Affiliate) and a founding member of the University of Colorado Organization for Racial and Ethnic Support (UCOLORES) Steering Committee. She has been recognized by our educational community regionally and nationally for dedicated service on behalf of trainees including our 2019 Faculty Recruitment Award presented by the Pediatric Residency Program, the Children’s Hospital Colorado Diversity Champion Award, and the CU of Medicine Office of Diversity and Inclusion’s Student National Medical Association Diversity Champion Award.
Recent community and national events have challenged us more than ever to understand each other better, to value the all differences that make our communities so diverse, and to address the inequity, disparity and racism that still threaten and marginalize many. This is important, difficult work to undertake. Many faculty and staff in our Department have risen to this challenge, have engaged in conversation, and feel moved to action. We are excited to have Dr. Freeman join the Department’s Faculty Affairs, DOP leadership and section faculty teams in further support of our important work together. Please join us in congratulating Dr. Freeman and welcoming her into this new role.
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
Andrew Sirotnak, MD
Professor and Vice Chair for Faculty Affairs
Department of Pediatrics, University of Colorado School of Medicine
Director, Child Protection Team | Children's Hospital Colorado| The Kempe Center
Professor and Chair, Department of Pediatrics
University of Colorado School of Medicine
Pediatrician-in-Chief, Children’s Hospital Colorado
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