Message from the Chair

Welcome to the Department of Pediatrics at McMaster University, one of Canada's leading centres for pediatric health care.

Affiliated with McMaster Children's Hospital, our faculty enjoy access to modern medical and surgical facilities, clinical and research laboratories.

The mission of the Department of Pediatrics is to improve the health of children and adolescents through excellence in patient care, research and teaching. This mission is embraced by our faculty and staff who are deeply committed to the well-being of our young patients.

The Department of Pediatrics provides comprehensive pediatric care and support for the regional referral and consultation centre at McMaster Children's Hospital. Our physicians are internationally recognized for their work in a wide variety of areas including diabetes, obesity, cancer, childhood disability, neuromuscular disorders, and neonatology.

Our faculty members pursue diverse scholarly interests in an atmosphere of collaborative interaction. The McMaster Child Health Research Institute strengthens the research pursuits of our faculty. It provides the infrastructure and critical mass necessary for delivering the highest quality research that will make a difference for children around the world.

The Department of Pediatrics has a long tradition of excellence in the education of pediatricians. Our residency program is fully accredited and focuses on providing residents with a comprehensive and diverse experience. Students in the Michael G. DeGroote School of Medicine rotate through the Department of Pediatrics to gain first-hand experience with children in a hospital setting. Our distinguished faculty facilitate student learning using McMaster's unique curriculum and are available to mentor any level of trainee.

The Department of Pediatrics is one component of a diverse and dynamic medical community within the Hamilton region. We are proud to serve the children and families of our area. Contact me, or any of the Pediatric faculty, if you have questions or would like further information.

Sincerely,

Lennox Huang
Chief/Chair, Department of Pediatrics

Phone: 905-521-2100 ext. 73141
Fax: 905-570-8967
Email: pedschr@mcmaster.ca

What's New

Team of talented clinicians and researchers grows in the Department of Pediatrics

Over the past several years, the Department of Pediatrics has grown in leaps and bounds. Along with that growth has come an increased reputation for clinical and research excellence across the country. New clinics and equipment, along with major redevelopment plans for a new Pediatric Critical Care Unit and Pediatric Emergency Department have increased our ability to attract top clinicians and researchers to join our team of health professionals.

"We are fortunate to have recruited so many talented physicians and researchers over the past couple of years," said Dr. Lennox Huang, Chief/Chair of the Department of Pediatrics. "The clinical, research and education activities of all of our physicians and health care professionals are helping to make a big difference in pediatric healthcare and we will continue to build our team as we move forward with the growth of our department."

To view the current career opportunities available in the Department of Pediatrics please click here.