Welcome to the Department of Pediatrics


Michael Artman, MD
Joyce C. Hall Distinguished Professor of Pediatrics
Chairman, Department of Pediatrics
Pediatrician-in-Chief
Children’s Mercy Hospitals & Clinics
University of Missouri-Kansas City School of Medicine

Welcome to the Department of Pediatrics at the University of Missouri-Kansas City and The Children’s Mercy Hospital. We are delighted that you are interested in learning more about our Residency Program. Our website links provide specific information about our training program, the Children’s Mercy Hospital, and the vibrant Kansas City metropolitan area. We are proud to showcase our extraordinary and comprehensive clinical care, dedication to the education of students, residents and fellows, and our world-class research programs.

Our outstanding medical, surgical, nursing, and patient/family support services span the full spectrum of pediatric care. The consistently high rankings we receive on national and benchmarks attest to the exceptional quality of care we provide. Our 317-bed hospital has been recognized by the American Nurses Credentialing Center with Magnet designation for excellence in nursing services and ranked by U.S. News and World Report as one of “America’s Best Children’s Hospitals.” Our faculty of nearly 400 pediatric specialists and subspecialists care for patients in the inpatient setting and in more than 40 pediatric subspecialty clinics. We operate the only Level IIIc intensive care nursery and the only Level I pediatric trauma center in a 200-mile radius of Kansas City.

We are dedicated to excellence in the education of medical students, residents, and fellows, as reflected by a competency-based curriculum designed to provide practitioners with comprehensive knowledge and outstanding skills. When you graduate from our residency program, you will be fully prepared to pursue whatever career option you choose.

We welcome your comments and questions. Please contact me if you would like any additional information regarding our Residency Program, Children’s Mercy Hospital, or the Department of Pediatrics.

Welcome from the Program Directors If you are looking for a pediatrics residency training opportunity that exposes you to a diverse patient population, an amazing array of pediatric pathology, a tremendous resident camaraderie, and a friendly and responsive faculty in a wonderfully livable city, you have come to the right place! Children’s Mercy Hospitals and Clinics have a long history of providing compassionate, state-of-the-art care to the children of Kansas City and our surrounding region. We continue that tradition today while providing our residents with a comprehensive, thoughtful, and rewarding education that prepares them to pursue any career path they choose. Our website highlights many of the unique experiences and features of our residency program, but it only scratches the surface. As program directors, we encourage you to get to know Children’s Mercy Hospital. Spend some time on one of our clinical rotations or come to visit us to see for yourself. We think you will like what you see!