Department of Pediatrics Annual Report 2024

Mother plays with young smiling baby who is resting on her legs.

Department of Pediatrics Annual Report 2024

Department of Pediatrics Team Members pose for photo at event on Steve Miller Medical Education Day Event.

Department of Pediatrics Annual Report 2024

Myelin from cerebellum.

Department of Pediatrics Annual Report – 2024

Department of Pediatrics Annual Report – 2024

Jordan Orange, MD, PhD

Solving Problems for Children Future and Present

Thank you for taking time to learn more about the Department of Pediatrics at Columbia University Irving Medical Center. The sections in this report describe how our truly resourceful and committed team of pediatricians and subspecialists joined together in 2024 to heal, innovate, teach, and create futures for our children.

Learn more about our mission and vision from our chair, Jordan Orange, MD, PhD.

Read the Message From Our Chair

Department at a Glance

Reception area at Tower 5 at Morgan Stanley Children's Hospital.

These statistics highlight the many accomplishments of the Department of Pediatrics in 2024.

See What We've Accomplished

Clinical Care

The department provides clinical care at NewYork-Presbyterian Morgan Stanley Children's Hospital and throughout NYC—offering the greatest depth and breadth of pediatric care in the region.
Columbia Pediatrics leadership cuts ribbon at new Columbus Circle office.

Divisions

The department's 13 divisions provide compassionate patient care, advance our understanding of pediatric disease, and educate the next generation of physicians and scientists.
An elementary age girl of African descent is at a routine medical check-up. She is sitting next to her mother on a medical examination table. The male Korean doctor is checking the patient's heart with a stethoscope.

Research

Actin imaged in human natural killer cell activated on glass.

Department faculty members are dedicated to using science to address the greatest health threats facing children in the 21st century.

Learn About Our Research

Education

Learn how the Department of Pediatrics trains the next generation of clinicians, researchers, and educators.
Department of Pediatrics Team Members take notes during lecture.

Health Equity

Columbia Pediatrics strives for inclusion, representation, and equality among our faculty, staff, and training programs and to reflect the diverse populations we diagnose, study, treat, and heal.
Speakers discuss health equity during Department of Pediatrics symposium.

Philanthropy

Donors to the Department of Pediatrics support new programs, research, endowed lectures, and professorships, and have the opportunity to support all of our 45 pediatric subspecialties.
Faculty pose for a photo at the 2024 Babies Heart Fund Gala.

Wellness and Resilience

The POWER (Promoting Overall Well-Being, Engagement, and Resilience) in Pediatrics initiative supports health care providers and learners through events, resources, support, and information updates.
Department of Pediatrics Team Members pose for photo at Velocity charity bike ride event.

Community Pediatrics

Department of Pediatrics Team Members volunteer at food drive.

We proudly partner with local organizations to improve and support the health and well-being of our community here in Northern Manhattan.

Learn About How We Are Supporting Our Community