About Us

From Our Chair

Kari Simonsen, MD, MBA, Chair, Department of Pediatrics
With our academic affiliation with Children's Nebraska, we are leaders in the region in pediatric medicine. Our mission is to advocate for optimal children’s health through outstanding clinical services for children and their families.

Dr. Jeffrey Salomon works with Girls Inc. externship student in his lab.
Beyond Medicine

Department of Pediatrics Employee Portal
The Department of Pediatrics Employee Portal provides quick access to the information need to navigate UNMC and Children's Nebraska systems in a wide variety of areas.