Arriving and Getting Settled
UW Pediatrics Mission Statement
Through excellence, innovation and collaboration, we will improve the health of all children and adolescents and reduce inequities by educating the pediatric and physician leaders of the future, advancing research, advocating for children and providing the nation's best primary and specialty pediatric clinical care. In partnership with our health care and academic institutions, we are committed to a diverse and inclusive department in which faculty, staff, and trainees can reach their personal and professional goals in a collegial environment.
Our Vision
We strive to be a vibrant Department of Pediatrics where our unified, collaborative efforts produce needed outcomes.
UW Leadership
Learn about our Department chairs and Vice chairs, including our Vice Chair, Administration and Finance.
Divisions
The Department of Pediatrics has 21 divisions with various clinical, research, and training programs.
Back to topParking and Transportation Options
Get familiar with the various options and the U-PASS program to help your commute. Here, you will find how to use your U-PASS for public transportation, biking options, driving, and self-parking options with maps. Learn more.
Back to topMedical License
Getting your Washington State Medical License is your responsibility. You may request reimbursement from our practice plan, CUMG.
Back to topClinical Practice
Faculty in the Department of Pediatrics with clinical responsibilities must become members of the Children's University Medical Group (CUMG). CUMG provides payroll services, malpractice insurance, clinical billing and collection services and other. Refer to your CUMG Members Guide for more details view Children's University Medical Group.
Back to topResearch
Please review the office of sponsored Research at the University of Washington and Seattle Children's to learn more about policies, procedures, and accounting requirements applying to these activities.
- University of Washington Office of Sponsored Programs
- Seattle Children's Office of Sponsored Research
Institutional Review Board
Clinical Research Handbook: A UW handbook to help ensure that the administrative start-up process for industry-sponsored clinical trials could be accomplished as quickly and efficiently as possible.
Back to topTraining Programs
- Pediatric Residency Program Website
- Medical Student Education – UW School of Medicine Curriculum Overview
Benefits and Resources
UW
As an employee of the University of Washington, you receive a benefits package that provides:
- Retirement plan
- Insurance coverages
We encourage faculty to complete the online benefits orientation which provides detailed information about your benefit options as well as deadlines to keep in mind.
Welcome Day: Benefits orientation to learn more about your benefit options at the University of Washington.
You can find the benefits summary PDF with the various benefits that UW provides employees.
Please visit the plan benefits page to learn more about the plan administrators. For more information, please visit the benefits page.
CUMG
As a member of CUMG you may also be eligible for benefits through CUMG. For more detailed information, please see the CUMG benefit summary. CUMG practice plan provides the benefits that are supplemental to the benefits available through the University of Washington. If you have any questions regarding these programs, please contact the CUMG benefits team at cumgben@uw.edu.
Back to topUW Faculty Orientation and Development
Visit the following resources to learn more about workshops, faculty orientation, development program, new faculty reception, field tours, and more.
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