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 Dec 03, 2024 | The Dallas Morning News Weight loss drugs like Ozempic, Wegovy are all the rage. Are they safe for kids? In the News UCI School of Medicine Pediatrics Sep 23, 2024 | UCI School of Medicine Lighting the Way for a New Generation in Children’s Eye Care Features & Briefs Ophthalmology / Gavin Herbert Eye Institute Pediatrics UCI School of Medicine Sep 18, 2024 | Science News Explores Use of injectable GLP-1 weight-loss drugs skyrockets among teens In the News Pediatrics UCI School of Medicine View All News Events Feb 28, 2025 Fourth Annual CHOC and UCI Rare Disease Symposium & Family Conference 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 our services, including details about our center and clinic locations and healthcare providers. PEDIATRIC SERVICES