F. Bruder Stapleton, MD, Chair
University of Washington
Health Sciences, RR314
Box 356320
1959 NE Pacific St.
Seattle, WA 98195-6320
Children's Hospital and Regional Medical Center
4800 Sand Point Way NE
Seattle, WA 98105
"The soul is healed by being with children."
Fyodor Dostoevsky
Mission of the Department of Pediatrics
Through excellence, innovation and collaboration, we will improve the health of all children and adolescents 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 will create a collegial environment where academic faculty can reach their personal and professional goals.
Departmental Highlights
- Fellows' Research Day Award winners
- Pediatric Gastroenterology fellowship approved by ACGME
- Country Doctor Free Clinic for Homeless Teens receives the 2008 Millar Award for Innovative Approaches to Adolescent Health Care
- US News and World Report ranks Department of Pediatrics 7th in the country in "Best Graduate Schools 2009"
- Tom Jinguji, MD, presented with the UW Medicine Service Excellence Award, recognizing his exemplary adherence to the standards for service excellence
- Department of Pediatrics announces three new endowments at the University of Washington