Department of Pediatrics Through our three strategic priorities — Discover. Teach. Heal. — we are committed to excellence in pediatric education, research and care to improve the lives of children throughout Southern California. Pediatrics About Us Message from the Chair Diversity, Equity & Inclusion Contact Us Education & Training Residency Programs Fellowship Programs UCI/CHOC HEARTi Research Divisional Expertise Faculty Home Research Research: Clinical Departments Pediatrics: Home About Us Education & Training Research Divisional Expertise Welcome to the Department of Pediatrics UCI and CHOC have a combination of outstanding educators, researchers and clinicians who lead important education and research missions and provide exceptional care for children. People who care for children know there is nothing more important or satisfying than improving children’s health, preventing or treating disease and teaching the next generation of pediatric providers. Together, we will advance these missions. Message from the chair News Nov 12, 2025 | UC Irvine School of Medicine Terry Sanger, MD, PhD, Elected to American Pediatric Society Features & Briefs UCI School of Medicine Pediatrics Neurology Pediatrics – Neurology Oct 19, 2025 | BBC – Science Focus Magazine 8 science-backed secrets to a more restful night's sleep In the News UCI School of Medicine TNT Fellowships Pediatrics Jul 08, 2025 | UC Irvine School of Medicine Eric Vilain, MD, PhD, Appointed Vice Dean for Clinical Research Features & Briefs UCI School of Medicine Pediatrics Centers & Institutes Research View All News Events Jan 21, 2026 Rady Children's Health & University of California, Irvine Distinguished Lecture Series | Michael Demetriou, MD, PhD Feb 18, 2026 Rady Children's Health & University of California, Irvine Distinguished Lecture Series | Brian Dias, PhD Mar 25, 2026 Rady Children's Health & University of California, Irvine Distinguished Lecture Series | Steven J. Jonas, MD, PhD Apr 15, 2026 Rady Children's Health & University of California, Irvine Distinguished Lecture Series | Aaron Nagiel, MD, PhD May 13, 2026 Rady Children's Health & University of California, Irvine Distinguished Lecture Series | Juan Espinoza, MD View All Events Connect with Us Facebook Instagram X Patient Care For information on pediatric clinical care, please visit our healthcare website. There, you will find comprehensive information on patient care services, including details on our dedicated healthcare providers, cutting-edge practices and compassionate approach to patient care. PEDIATRIC SERVICES