| 2022-23 US News & World Report Rankings | Stead Family Department of Pediatrics,
It is with pleasure that we share the results of the 2022-23 U.S. News & World Report rankings.
We are ranked in seven pediatric specialties:
- #23 in pediatric diabetes & endocrinology
- #26 in neonatology
- #27 in pediatric nephrology
- #36 in pediatric orthopedics
- #38 in pediatric hematology-oncology
- #38 in pediatric neurology & neurosurgery
- #50 in pediatric pulmonology
These U.S. News & World Report rankings reflect our efforts in all aspects of our mission: clinical excellence, teaching, and research. We are focused on this mission to improve the lives of children in Iowa and beyond, and it is wonderful to see the rankings reflect everyone’s tremendous efforts.
Sincerely,
Alexander G. Bassuk, MD, PhD (he/him/they)
Professor and Chair | University of Iowa Stead Family Department of Pediatrics
Joel and Jay Stead Chair for Leadership in Children's Medicine | University of Iowa Carver College of Medicine
Physician-in-Chief | University of Iowa Stead Family Children's Hospital
Pamela Johnson-Carlson DNP, RN, NE-BC
Chief Administrative Officer
University of Iowa Stead Family Children’s Hospital
Women’s Services University of Iowa Health Care | | | | Welcome to the Team
- Jessie Alex, ARNP, division of Hematology-Oncology, starts today, June 13.
- Benjamin Pappas, Clinical Trials Research Assistant, division of Neonatology, starts today, June 20.
- Alan Romanowski, Research Intern, division of Child Neurology, starts June 20.
- Danielle Siegler, Fellowship Program Coordinator, Education, starts June 13.
Happy Work Anniversary
- Hannah Bombei, Genetic Counselor, division of Medical Genetics & Genomics, celebrated 10 years on June 18.
- Keith Clasen, Clinical Department Administrator, Pediatrics Administration, celebrated 20 years on June 10.
- Kyle Dillahunt, Genetic Counselor, division of Medical Genetics & Genomics, celebrated 5 years on June 12.
- Jaclyn Kotlarek, Genetic Counselor, division of Medical Genetics & Genomics, celebrated 5 years on June 12.
- Michelle Krantz, Clinical Coordinator, division of Hematology-Oncology, celebrated 10 years on June 11.
- Heather Major, Clinical Lab Supervisor, division of Medical Genetics & Genomics, celebrated 30 years on June 1.
- Anna Paulson, Genetic Counselor, division of Medical Genetics & Genomics, celebrated 5 years on June 12.
Open Positions in the Stead Family Department of Pediatrics
We currently have multiple opportunities for people to join our department - we encourage you to view them and share them as you like:
| | | Featured Positions in the Stead Family Department of Pediatrics Because we are growing at a rapid pace, we are featuring some open positions within UI Stead Family Department of Pediatrics and UI Stead Family Children's Hospital in each issue of Peds Express. We ask you to share these through your own professional networks when appropriate:
Thank you for your help and dedication in continuing to attract world-class talent to this department.
Remote Work Program Reminders
UI Health Care has begun the first phase of the Remote Work Program, with our first employees going remote or in a hybrid work model in early 2022. Read through the guidelines for remote employees for a refresher on expectations, including turning on your cameras during Zoom meetings, and being available via Skype for instant messaging. Visit the Remote Work Resources SharePoint site for processes and training, and to download your branded Zoom backgrounds.
Are you a supervisor whose employee works remotely? Read through this guide for tips on keeping your remote or hybrid worker engaged. | | | | Physician’s assistant Kaitlin Carr, PA, considered herself one of the “lucky” moms when it came to struggling to find formula for her newborn. Now, she’s created an online community to support those who weren’t so fortunate, WQAD reports. | | | American Society of Human Genetics recently spoke with Colleen A. Campbell, PhD, MS, LGC, in her role as the Chair of the National Society of Genetic Counselors (NSGC) Advocacy Coordinating Committee, to learn more about this bill and what it means for the fast-growing profession of genetic counseling. | | | | Burst Your Thirst We have three pediatrics teams participating in this year's Burst Your Thirst challenge. Each team has a few spots open. If you'd like to join a pediatrics team, email Claire McGranahan today! Registration closes at the end of the day.
This healthy summer challenge provides Iowans an opportunity to improve their health while engaging in fun, friendly competition. Over the course of 6 weeks (June 6 to July 15), teams (2-10 people) track activity minutes and water consumption through the Live Healthy Iowa website. | | | Follow liveWELL on Social Media Follow liveWELL on Facebook and Twitter so you don't miss out on:
- Information on upcoming liveWELL events, programs, and services
- #MotivationMonday post EVERY Monday at 9:00 a.m. to help you start your week out feeling motivated
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| | | | Join Us for the Inaugural Hawk-IDDRC Annual Retreat
Sarcoma Cancer Symposium
You are invited to learn more about research findings and treatment options for Sarcoma.
| | | March with Us: Iowa City Pride Festival Parade Those interested in marching with the UI Health Care float in the Pride parade on June 18 to further our connection to the community may sign up here. The parade line up will begin around 11:00 a.m. at College Green Park with the parade beginning at 12:00 p.m.
Walk to End Epilepsy Update
Our division of Child Neurology wanted to send an update regarding our very successful fundraising efforts for the 2022 Walk to END EPILEPSY – Eastern Iowa that took place on Saturday, June 4 in Iowa City.
Team NoMoSeizures (Peds Neurology) raised $5,320, putting us as the Top Fundraising Team for the Eastern Iowa walk as well as the Top Corporate Team in America. Adult Neurology raised $2,170 and Neurosurgery raised $1,210 for a grand total of $8,700 raised by UIHC!
The team was recognized on the live Virtual Celebration WALK TO END EPILEPSY 2022 (swoogo.com). Click here for a photo of the team and screen shots of the raised funds. | | | |
