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Dr. Brian Johnston is the new Associate Medical Director for Credentialing and Regulatory Affairs at Harborview from July 1, 2023.
The Center for Indigenous Health aims to motivate younger generations to pursue a career in medicine, ultimately leading to a rise in the number of Indigenous physicians practicing both in Washington State and across the country.
In recognition of his lifelong contributions, Dr. Jackson will be transitioning from Professor of Pediatrics to Emeritus Professor of Pediatrics.
Children are vulnerable to heat, especially with worsening heat conditions and the risk of wildfire smoke inhalation. Dr. Marcus Boos, an associate professor in the Department of Pediatrics and director of the Dermatology Residency Program, discusses the issue further.
Susan Cameron is appointed as the new UW Pediatrics Division Administrator of Adolescent Medicine. The Division of Adolescent Medicine is a Clinical-Science division within the Department of Pediatrics. The annual budget for the division is approximately $4.5M and includes research funding based at the Seattle Children’s Research Institute.
The Top Doctor's list helps patients find the best physicians and improve their access to quality healthcare. Read more about the process and the doctors who made the list.
Ten UW pediatrics faculty members receive recognition in the Andy Hill CARE Fund, which provided $30.6 million for 32 cancer research grants in Washington.
Doctor Ronald Scott retires after 60 years in the Department of Pediatrics. The retirement party was filled with gratitude, joy, and tears. Many of his patients thanked him, while colleagues shared moving stories.
Drs. Fred Rivara (UW Pediatrics) and Laura Prater (UW Psychiatry) discuss the intersection of toy, video, and real guns and the interplay of these in the minds and actions of children.
Dr. Pooja Tandon speaks on a new state law that creates equitable recess opportunities in elementary schools, giving children daily opportunities to move, play, and refresh to reduce stress and barriers to learning.