Department of Pediatrics
Overview
We are a dynamic and growing Department of Pediatrics with more than 50 full-time faculty. Our mission is help children in our region achieve optimal health by providing excellent medical care, educating the next generation, conducting innovative research, and partnering with families and communities.
The Quillen College of Medicine Pediatric Department has a rich history of training excellent pediatricians who provide compassionate care across our region and beyond. Our program continues to grow as we seek to train more pediatricians who are interested in serving underserved patient populations.
Clinically we continue to expand our services. We opened a new primary care clinic in Elizabethton, Tennessee. We have a new Baby Steps Clinic that provides interprofessional care to families who have a child exposed to drugs before birth. We recently added pediatric rheumatology and pulmonology to our pediatric specialty services.
With the growth of our department, our research, quality improvement, and advocacy opportunities for trainees have grown as well. If you are in the region, keep your eye out for our ReadNPlay Book Bus. No matter where you are, check out our Growing Stronger Together podcast. It is a time of growth and excitement in our department. Please consider donating to the Department of Pediatrics.
How to Support
The Department of Pediatrics is committed to providing exceptional care, advancing innovative research, training the next generation of pediatricians, and strengthening the well‑being of children and families in our region. Your generosity directly fuels this mission. Below are several meaningful ways you can make an impact.
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Pediatrics General Fund
Support the heart of our department. Gifts to the Pediatrics General Fund strengthen faculty development, wellness initiatives, and departmental priorities that enhance our ability to care for children and train future pediatricians.
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Robert W. Summers Memorial Endowment
Honor a legacy of excellence in pediatric care. This endowed fund supports research within the Department of Pediatrics, empowering investigators to explore new ideas and advance discoveries that improve children’s health.
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Dr. Priyam Chaudhary Memorial Fund for Pediatrics – "Priyam’s Promise"
Celebrate the memory and compassion of Dr. Priyam Chaudhary. Priyam’s Promise supports programs that reflect her dedication to unity, mentorship, and the well‑being of pediatricians.
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Joseph L. Michal Sr. and Mary B. Harris Michal Community Pediatrics Endowment
Strengthen families and communities through education and outreach. This endowment provides resources for community programs, educational materials, and support groups that promote health, literacy, and safety for children and caregivers.
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Pediatric Residency Support Fund
Help shape the next generation of pediatric physicians. This fund supports team‑building activities for pediatric residents, fostering collaboration, resilience, and professional growth throughout their training.