Hospital Medicine

The Division of Pediatric Hospital Medicine provides outstanding patient care as well as trainee education. Through collaborative research and quality improvement, we advance knowledge and best practices for inpatient care.

Dr. Nathaniel Justice interacts with a simulated pediatric patient at the University of Iowa Stead Family Children’s Hospital on Tuesday, July 18, 2023. Model releases are on file.

Education

Our division provides hospital medicine teaching to undergraduates, medical students, residents, and fellow physicians. Our learners gain a thorough understanding of and preparation for providing pediatric hospital care.

A Faculty-focused Academic Medical Center

UI Health Care faculty enjoy defined academic time, plus benefits like doubling your retirement contribution. With a short commute and low cost of home ownership, it's no surprise we attract the best academically trained providers.

Research

The Division of Pediatric Hospital Medicine is committed to the advancement of knowledge and best practices through collaborative research and quality improvement.

Recent Division Publications

Our research supports the rapid translation of laboratory discoveries into new treatments.

Clinical Care

Our clinical services include inpatient evaluation and treatment for a wide range of acute and chronic health conditions, in addition to newborn care. Our dedicated faculty coordinate care among specialists for children with complex medical conditions.

We also offer consultative services for surgical and medical subspecialties as well as telephone consultation for any pediatric provider in the state.

Our experts are committed to physician-family dialogue and family-centered care.

Clinical Faculty

Services we offer, but are not limited to:

Consultative services for surgical and medical subspecialities
Inpatient evaluation and treatment for a wide range of acute and chronic health conditions
Newborn care
Telephone consultations with state pediatric providers