Welcome to the Department of Pediatrics
The UCSF Department of Pediatrics is committed to excellence in research, education and the clinical care of infants, children and young adults. Our dedicated faculty have earned national and international recognition for their accomplishments and receive millions of dollars annually in extramural research funding to advance care for kids.
Training & Education
- Today's training programs provide optimal preparation for tomorrow's leaders. We offer highly regarded fellowship and residency training programs and continuing medical education programs.
Research
- Our broad research program provides a steady infusion of new ideas that can be rapidly translated into improved clinical care. We offer access to clinical studies, some of them based in our Pediatric Clinical Research Center, and head a variety of laboratory-based and population/policy research programs.
Patient Care
Dr. Hirsch's State of the Department Address
US News Ranking
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Spotlight
Ranks in U.S. News Best Graduate Schools’ Top Five for Ten Years Running. Read more.
ZSFG’s Pediatric Asthma and Allergy Clinic
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Spotlight
ZSFG’s Pediatric Asthma and Allergy Clinic received the prestigious 2018 EPA National Environmental Leadership Award in Asthma Management. Read more.
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