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Pediatric Rheumatology
Pediatric Rheumatology
Division of Pediatric Rheumatology
Compassionate care while driving innovation in research and educating the next generation of pediatric specialists.
The U-M Medical School Department of Pediatrics Division of Pediatric Rheumatology is nationally known for its clinical excellence, innovative programs, service orientation and dedication to lay and professional education about childhood autoimmune and musculoskeletal diseases.
Clinical Care
We have a very active and enthusiastic clinical faculty and serve patients from across the state of Michigan, as well as neighboring states and across the country. We provide Pediatric Rheumatology Services in the C.S. Mott Children’s Hospital Pediatric Subspecialties Clinic, Northville Health Center and at Munson Medical Center in Traverse City. Pediatric Rheumatology specialists at C.S. Mott Children's Hospital offer a range of services to treat and study childhood autoimmune and musculoskeletal diseases such as juvenile idiopathic arthritis, systemic lupus erythematosus, vasculitis and juvenile dermatomyositis, as well as serving as a diagnostic and referral center for children with complex medical conditions involving the immune system.
Education
The Pediatric Rheumatology Division maintains a very active teaching role within Pediatrics and the Medical School, providing education to students, residents, fellows and practicing clinicians across the state and nationally. The Division as an ACGME-accredited Pediatric Rheumatology Fellowship training program, one of only 26 in the country. Several of our fellows also have participated in dual Adult-Pediatric fellowship at the University of Michigan.
Research
Pediatric Rheumatology faculty members are active in research in a variety of Pediatric Rheumatologic disorders, including Lupus, Antiphospholipid Syndrome, Juvenile Myositis, juvenile arthritis and autoinflammatory conditions. We also perform collaborative research nationally through the Childhood Arthritis and Rheumatology Research Alliance (CARRA) and the Pediatric Rheumatology Care & Outcomes Improvement Network (PR-COIN).
Opportunities for Excellence
The Department of Pediatrics includes 17 clinical divisions and over 300 faculty members. Join our dynamic team dedicated to advancing pediatric care, education and research.
Contact Us
Division of Pediatric Rheumatology
1500 East Medical Center Drive
Medical Professional Building Floor 2
Ann Arbor, MI 48109-5718
Giving
Your gift can help our pediatricians provide the highest-quality care for children while contributing to significant advances in patient care, research, and education.
Division Leadership
Erin Janssen, MD, PhD
Clinical Associate Professor of Pediatrics and Division Director
Pediatric Rheumatology
Medical School
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