Patient Care Population
The University of Wisconsin Pediatric Pulmonary Center follows approximately 1,200 children each year with a variety of pulmonary disorders including:
University of Wisconsin Pediatric Pulmonary Center
Training Leaders in Health Care While Serving Children & Families with Respiratory Conditions in the Midwest Region
The University of Wisconsin Pediatric Pulmonary Center is committed to healing and teaching while providing family-centered, community-based, culturally sensitive, interdisciplinary, coordinated care.
The University of Wisconsin PPC moves beyond traditional training programs, while serving children and families in the mid-west region. We encourage hands-on involvement in education, product development, outreach and research. We offer a unique perspective of serving a large geographic area that includes a diverse patient population in both urban and rural areas. The faculty and trainees commit to working together to improve the quality of life and care for children with chronic respiratory conditions.
The University of Wisconsin PPC offers a variety of training and research opportunities for long and short term students and fellows in the midwest region:
- Long-term trainees participate in 300 hours or more of training and may earn academic credit. These positions typically provide a stipend or tuition reimbursement and are available to nursing, nutrition, pharmacy, respiratory care and social work.
- Short-term trainee opportunities vary based on students interests and time commitments.
- Fellowships are available for physicians in pediatric pulmonary and involve a comprehensive three year training program and may provide a salary and benefit package.
- Graduate and post-graduate trainee opportunities are available in nursing, nutrition, pharmacy and social work.