UofL Department of Pediatrics

UofL Department of Pediatrics The official page of Department of Pediatrics. We care for patients, conduct research, and train the next generation of pediatricians.

Founded 1954. The Department of Pediatrics exists to meet the health related needs of children.

Simulations are a key part of learning to become a pediatrician no matter where you do your training, but only Universit...
05/22/2026

Simulations are a key part of learning to become a pediatrician no matter where you do your training, but only University of Louisville School of Medicine and Norton Children's are there Derby themed simulation competitions!

Last week our Pediatric Emergency Medicine fellowship program invited fellows from the University of Dayton, Riley Children's Foundation and UAB Medicine to join our Fellows for our annual Simulation Derby. They participated in a variety of competition including an escape room, trivia and timed procedures and cases.

Our Pediatric Emergency Medicine faculty and third year fellows served as judges.

Congratulations to Dr. Danny Stewart on being elected to membership in the Alpha Omega Alpha Honor Medical Society by th...
05/20/2026

Congratulations to Dr. Danny Stewart on being elected to membership in the Alpha Omega Alpha Honor Medical Society by the Alpha of Kentucky Chapter at the University of Louisville School of Medicine 🎉

This distinguished honor recognizes Dr. Stewart’s outstanding accomplishments as both a ULSOM alumni and faculty member, as well as his continued dedication to excellence in medicine, education and leadership.

We are proud to celebrate this well-deserved recognition and grateful for the impact Dr. Stewart continues to make on our learners, patients and Department of Pediatrics community.

Congratulations to Dr. Natalie Stewart on being accepted into the Association of Pediatric Program Directors LEAD Progra...
05/19/2026

Congratulations to Dr. Natalie Stewart on being accepted into the Association of Pediatric Program Directors LEAD Program! 🎉

APPD LEAD is a nationally recognized leadership development program designed for pediatric educators aspiring to grow as leaders in academic medicine and medical education. Over the course of nine months, participants engage with experienced program directors, educators and national pediatric leaders while developing skills in organizational leadership, competency-based curriculum development, faculty development, program administration and scholarship.

We are proud to see Dr. Stewart recognized for her commitment to advancing pediatric education and leadership. We look forward to the impact she will continue to make in training the next generation of pediatricians! University of Louisville School of Medicine Norton Children's

Congratulations to Dr. Allie Lyle on being selected to serve as co-chair of the Academic Pediatric Association Ethics Sp...
05/18/2026

Congratulations to Dr. Allie Lyle on being selected to serve as co-chair of the Academic Pediatric Association Ethics Special Interest Group (SIG)! 👏

The APA Ethics SIG brings together pediatricians and pediatric experts dedicated to advancing the integration of ethics into clinical care, research, advocacy and medical education. Through initiatives including ethics programming at the Pediatric Academic Societies meeting and mentorship opportunities for trainees, the group plays an important role in shaping thoughtful, compassionate pediatric practice.

We are proud to see Dr. Lyle’s leadership and expertise recognized on a national level as she helps guide important conversations in pediatric ethics and education.

Dr. Aaron Calhoun recently presented at the 2026 Safar Symposium, where he delivered a talk titled “The International Li...
05/17/2026

Dr. Aaron Calhoun recently presented at the 2026 Safar Symposium, where he delivered a talk titled “The International Liaison Council on Simulation: Charting the Future of Healthcare Simulation Research.” 👏

A leader in pediatric critical care education and simulation-based learning, Dr. Calhoun continues to advance conversations around innovation, collaboration and the future of healthcare simulation research on an international stage.

We are proud to see his expertise and leadership representing the Department of Pediatrics and shaping the future of medical education.

05/16/2026

PEM simulation meets Derby chaos—let’s see who’s really got the drive to win!

05/15/2026

Pediatric medicine researchers: can you describe your work in 7 words (or less)? We put our graduating fellows to the test. How do you think they did?

Congratulations to our own Dr. Aaron Calhoun on receiving the 2026 UofL Trustees Award!This prestigious honor recognizes...
05/14/2026

Congratulations to our own Dr. Aaron Calhoun on receiving the 2026 UofL Trustees Award!

This prestigious honor recognizes faculty members who make an extraordinary impact on students through teaching, mentorship and dedication to student success. As a professor in our Division of Critical Care Medicine and an attending physician at Norton Children's Hospital, Dr. Calhoun is known for creating engaging, psychologically safe learning environments that inspire students, residents and fellows to move beyond the “what” and understand the “why” behind patient care.

From the classroom to the PICU, his passion for teaching and mentorship continues to shape the next generation of pediatric health care leaders. We are proud to celebrate this well-deserved recognition and grateful for the lasting impact he has on our learners and our department.

Read more about his award: https://news.louisville.edu/news/aaron-calhoun-receives-uofl-trustees-award

Congratulations to members of our Division of Pediatric Critical Care on national leadership and research recognition! 🎉...
05/12/2026

Congratulations to members of our Division of Pediatric Critical Care on national leadership and research recognition! 🎉

Dr. Deanna Todd Tzanetos has been elected co-chair lead for the Pediatric Cardiac Intensive Care Society conference committee, beginning next year.

We also celebrate Dr. Ruppe for being recognized for his published research utilizing PC4 data, further advancing innovation and outcomes in pediatric cardiac critical care. Read the publication here: https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/41765325/

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571 S Floyd Street
Louisville, KY

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