UofL Department of Pediatrics

04/03/2026

March Grand Rounds featured a dynamic lineup of speakers and meaningful discussions across key areas of pediatric care and professional practice.

We began with a deep dive into short bowel syndrome: past, present, and future with Dr. Charles Vanderpool, followed by building blocks for a strong safety culture with Dr. Vicki Montgomery and Dr. Kelly Johnson. We then welcomed Dr. John C. Carlson for the 4th Annual Dr. Duncan R. MacMillan Lectureship on the science of science communication, and closed out the month with the 14th Annual Dr. Thomas Pinkstaff Memorial Lectureship, where Dr. Maria H. Rahmandar presented on practical skills for su***de prevention.

Thank you to all of our speakers for sharing their expertise and helping advance education, patient care, and innovation across our department.

04/02/2026

Drs. Kelly Lyons and Jaimie Furlong-Dillard were part of an international team recognized by the Society of Critical Care Medicine for research on the emotional impact of ECMO on families. Their findings highlight a critical need for better support. Read more: https://medicine.louisville.edu/news/department-pediatrics-critical-care-faculty-research-earns-top-honors-national-conference

04/01/2026

Last Month, our division of Child Neurology had the pleasure of participating in Science Celebration Days at the Kentucky Science Center . Our team was excited to share the science behind how we think, feel, and grow with our community!

04/01/2026

From giggles to growth—March is packed with pediatric moments that’ll make you smile.

03/30/2026

Last Week, members of the Department of Pediatrics attended the Society of Critical Care Medicine 2026 Congress in Chicago, joining colleagues from across the country to share knowledge and advance critical care practice.

We are especially proud of Critical Care Fellow Sam Pouncey for presenting his research, “A Rare Case of Early VA ECMO Support for Metformin Ingestion.” His work highlights the innovation, clinical expertise, and academic engagement that define our training programs.

03/30/2026

Today, the Department of Pediatrics is proud to celebrate National Doctors’ Day—a time to recognize the physicians who care for our patients with expertise, compassion, and dedication.

Our pediatricians do more than treat illness. They build trust with families, guide teams through uncertainty, and remain a steady presence when it matters most. Their work reflects both excellence in medicine and a deep commitment to the children and communities we serve.

We are grateful for all that you do today and every day. Thank you for making a difference.

03/25/2026

The early days of parenthood can feel overwhelming, but no family should have to navigate them alone. 💙

At the University of Louisville Department of Pediatrics, pediatricians are redefining care by strengthening support for both babies and mothers through a growing focus on breastfeeding medicine. With innovative training programs and a commitment to compassionate, evidence-based guidance, they are helping families feel confident, supported and empowered from day one.

Discover how this approach is transforming early care and why it matters for every family: https://medicine.louisville.edu/news/care-compassion-uofl-pediatrics-making-difference-maternal-health

03/20/2026

Next up - pediatric residency

03/20/2026

Happy MATCH Day!!!!!

We're excited to welcome in all our new residents and interns! We couldn’t be more excited to have you join our community. ❤

Read more about our incoming residents: https://medicine.louisville.edu/news/2026-match-day-reveals-incoming-department-pediatrics-residents

03/20/2026

Happy Match Day to our future pediatricians!

03/18/2026

03/17/2026