Mission of the Department of Pediatrics

Through excellence, innovation and collaboration, we will improve the health of all children and adolescents and reduce inequities by educating the pediatric and physician leaders of the future, advancing research, advocating for children and providing the nation's best primary and specialty pediatric clinical care. In partnership with our health care and academic institutions, we are committed to a diverse and inclusive faculty who can reach their personal and professional goals in a collegial environment.

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Rankings

US News and World Report ranks UW Pediatrics 7th in the country, the UW School of Medicine 1st in primary care, 10th in research, and the 4th most popular medical school in the nation, and also lists UW Medical Center on the Best Hospitals for 2011-12 Honor Roll