About Us
The Department of Pediatrics is a welcoming environment that nurtures belonging among its faculty, staff and trainees in pursuit of its mission.
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What we stand for
The University of Louisville Department of Pediatrics is dedicated to addressing the health-related needs of children. Our mission is fulfilled through a commitment to excellence across several key areas:
Clinical care: We provide high-quality medical care to children, ensuring that all patients receive the best possible treatment tailored to their unique needs.
Medical education: We are committed to training the next generation of pediatricians and healthcare professionals, fostering a learning environment that promotes belonging, access and engagement.
Pediatric research: Our research initiatives focus on advancing knowledge in child health, contributing to innovative treatments and solutions for various pediatric conditions.
Community advocacy: We engage with the community to advocate for children's health and wellbeing, working to eliminate barriers to care and promote healthy lifestyles among families.
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Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
Our department has a strong team committed to pediatric education and care, supported by an expert team of professionals. The Department of Pediatrics has more than two dozen divisions, 15 fellowship programs and multiple community, state and regional partners. We have nearly 300 faculty, 92 residents, 35 fellows and 70 staff.
We are proud that 100% of our residents are employed. Of that number, 33% pursue private practice while 58% enter a fellowship subspeciality.
Adult Congenital Heart Disease
Child Clinical/Pediatric Psychology Internship
Child Neurology - Epilepsy
Developmental-Behavioral Pediatrics
Child Psychiatry
Neonatal-Perinatal Medicine
Pediatric Cardiology
Pediatric Critical Care Medicine
Pediatric Emergency Medicine
Pediatric Endocrinology
Pediatric Hematology Oncology
Pediatric Hospital Medicine
Pediatric Infectious Diseases
Pediatric Surgery
Post-Doctoral Child Psychology
Pediatric Pulmonology
Pediatric Ultrasound
The Department of Pediatrics provides a comprehensive and supportive environment for its fellows, contributing to their professional growth and development.
- Fellows: 35
- Financial support: Funding for master’s degrees or graduate certificates in various areas.
- Fellows’ School conference series: Facilitates shared educational experiences and promotes peer networking among fellows.
- Diverse patient populations: Exposure to various patient demographics, enhancing clinical skills.
- Collaborative interdisciplinary approach: Encourages teamwork and learning across different specialties and disciplines.
- Progressive autonomy: Fellows are granted increasing independence in their roles, fostering confidence and decision-making skills.
- Individualized experiences: Tailored fellowship experiences based on individual interests and career goals.
- Research support: Access to resources and mentorship from multiple institutes and units to enhance research capabilities.
- Funding for national conferences: Regular financial support for fellows to present their research and findings at national conferences, promoting professional development and visibility in the field.
This robust framework not only enhances the educational experience of the fellows but also prepares them for successful careers in pediatrics.
We serve as pediatricians who provide services to Kentucky and Southern Indiana through our affiliation with Norton Children’s Hospital. The 300-bed hospital is the only full-service, free-standing pediatric hospital in the region and Louisville’s only Level I Pediatric Trauma Center.
We provide comprehensive research support services across all pediatric service lines. Supported by Norton Children’s Research Institute, with active collaborations with the Pediatric Research Institute and schools across UofL, our innovative approach consolidates research services and staff to maximize the success of pediatric investigators. Our structure provides flexibility and the opportunity to shift resources where needed while minimizing administrative burdens on individual researchers and division chiefs.
We hold over $10 million in federal grants, as well as over $7 million in subawards on federally funded projects, we support unfunded pilot projects, federally funded projects, industry-sponsored studies, investigator-initiated trials, trainee scholarly projects and others.
