The Division of Pediatric Emergency Medicine delivers compassionate, high-quality, evidence-based emergency care to children from throughout the region and across the state. Clinical care is primarily delivered at our 11-bed, dedicated pediatric emergency department at the American Family Children’s Hospital—a nationally-ranked, 111-bed facility with pediatric and neonatal surgical intensive care units that have served the special needs of children for more than 100 years. It is a busy Level I trauma center, one of two in the state, and the only Level 1 burn center in Wisconsin.
The pediatric ED cares for approximately 14,000 pediatric patients annually—many with high acuity—and is staffed by a knowledgeable, growing group of fellowship-trained pediatric emergency medicine faculty working closely with trainees from pediatric and emergency medicine residencies, as well as medical students at the prestigious University of Wisconsin School of Medicine and Public Health—itself a recognized international, national, and statewide leader in education, research, and service. A dedicated team of specialized pediatric nurses and respiratory therapists also staff pediatric ED alongside 24/7 child life, pharmacy and social work services, with the department having a strong, collaborative relationship with pediatric/neonatal critical care transport teams.
American Family Children’s Hospital
Our world class American Family Children’s Hospital is located in Madison, WI with Level l Pediatric Trauma Center, Level l Pediatric Intensive Care, verified Pediatric Burn Center and Level lV Neonatal Intensive Care.
UW Health Kids provides care for newborns to young adults across Wisconsin, Northern Illinois and the Midwest.
Unique for our region, our Emergency Department includes a team of doctors with extra training in caring for children. We are also a Level I trauma center, which is the highest level possible. And our around-the-clock Child Life staff know exactly how to put a smile on a kid of any age in a scary situation.
Division News & Announcements
New study in collaboration with UW School of Pharmacy uses game-based learning to teach opioid safety
Prescription drug misuse is one of the fastest growing drug problems in the United States today. The misuse of prescription opioids in particular is a challenging problem...
Department recognizes research pilot grant recipients in 2021-22 academic year
We recognize the following faculty, residents and staff who were supported by a Department of Emergency Medicine Pilot Research Grant during the 2021-2022 academic year...
Welcoming new physician faculty for academic year 2022-2023
This summer, we are welcoming five new physician faculty to the BerbeeWalsh Department of Emergency Medicine. They bring a variety of education and subspecialty experiences...
Nick Kuehnel recognized with UW Health Physician Excellence Award
At an awards ceremony on November 30, Dr. Nicholas Kuehnel was presented with the 2021 UW Health Physician Excellence Award. These prestigious, peer-nominated awards...
Nick Kuehnel named UW Health Kids Medical Director for Quality and Safety
Nicholas Kuehnel, MD, assistant professor of emergency medicine and pediatrics, has been appointed as the UW Health Kids Medical Director for Quality and Safety, effective November 1, 2021.
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Remarkable pediatric specialty care
Pediatric experts at UW Health Kids have served the special needs of children for more than 100 years. And the American Family Children’s Hospital has been ranked among the nation’s best children’s hospitals by U.S. News & World Report for 11 consecutive years since opening in 2007.