Department of Pediatrics

Leading the Future of Pediatric Medicine

For over a century, we’ve been at the forefront of training future leaders in pediatrics—advancing research, delivering compassionate clinical care and championing excellence in education.

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Training Future Leaders

The U-M Medical School Department of Pediatrics is a national leader in pediatric care, research and education. Since our founding, we have been dedicated to improving the lives of children and families through innovative treatments, groundbreaking biomedical discoveries and the training of tomorrow’s pediatric experts. Our world-class faculty and learners work together to deliver outstanding patient care, drive scientific discovery and shape the future of child health—locally and globally.

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About Us

Learn more about our groundbreaking research, training and patient care.

Education

We offer a wide range of multidisciplinary training experiences, led by specialty leaders.

Research

From faculty to trainees, we are driven to innovate, discover and publish our findings.

People

We are the proud home of pediatrics thought leaders and innovators, both on the faculties of our clinics and in the laboratories of our research institute.

Patient Care

Explore compassionate, comprehensive care for pediatric patients and their families.

Giving

Every person serves compassionate, quality care. That is why we dedicate ourselves to serving patients in need worldwide.

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Pediatric Divisions

We provide patient care across a spectrum of focus areas and specialties within pediatrics. 
  • Adolescent Medicine
  • Developmental Behavioral Pediatrics
  • General Pediatrics
  • Neonatal-Perinatal Medicine
  • Pediatric Cardiology
  • Pediatric Critical Care Medicine
  • Pediatric Endocrinology
  • Pediatric Gastroenterology
  • Pediatric Genetics, Metabolism & Genomic Medicine
  • Pediatric Hematology & Oncology
  • Pediatric Hospital Medicine
  • Pediatric Infectious Diseases
  • Pediatric Nephrology
  • Pediatric Neurology
  • Pediatric Psychology
  • Pediatric Pulmonology
  • Pediatric Rheumatology
  • Susan B. Meister Child Health Evaluation and Research (CHEAR) Center
    • USNWR Children's Michigan | 2026-2027

    #1 Children's Hospital in Michigan

    C.S. Mott Children's Hospital is honored to yet again be the #1 children's hospital in Michigan and ranked among the nation's best!

    Discover our top-rated specialties

    It is an honor to serve as Chair of the Department of Pediatrics, where our century-long legacy of outstanding clinical care, education, and research continues to thrive. Each day, I am inspired by our dedicated faculty, trainees, and staff. I invite you to discover how their passion for children’s health is advancing pediatric medicine across Michigan and beyond.

    Chair of Pediatrics
    Donna Martin, MD, PhD

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    Pediatrics Internal Website

    Resources and information for current Pediatrics learners and faculty.

    Pediatrics Intranet