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Department of Pediatrics Golden Anniversary

Celebrating 50 Years of Excellence!

Department of Pediatrics 50th Anniversary Event Photos

Celebrate With Us!

The Department of Pediatrics at the Rutgers Robert Wood Johnson Medical School proudly celebrates its 50th anniversary, marking five decades of being the "gold standard" in the training of future clinicians. Through research and educational excellence, pivotal training, and exceptional service delivery, we continue to make an indelible impact on policies and systems, the patients we serve, organizations, and our community at large. Come along on our journey as we look back and forward on 50 years of excellence!

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Image of past chairs of Dept of Pediatrics for 50th Anniversary

Register for the 50th Anniversary Celebration

January 8, 2026 - 4:30 - 6:30 pm
125 Paterson St., New Brunswick, NJ
Clinical Academic Building - Rooms 3403-3405

Pediatrics 50th Anniversary Flyer for January 8, 2025 from 4:30 to 6:30 pm
Image of RWJMS Pediatric buildings from then and now

Department of Pediatrics 2013 - 2017

Photos of pediatric residents and faculty from 2013 - 2017

Department of Pediatrics 2018 - 2023

Photos of pediatric residents and faculty from 2018 - 2023

Department of Pediatrics Events & Awards

Images of Dept of Pediatrics events and awards
Images of Dept of Pediatrics events and awards
Images of Dept of Pediatrics events and awards
Images of Dept of Pediatrics events and awards
Images of Dept of Pediatrics events and awards
Images of Dept of Pediatrics events and awards

50th Anniversary Commemorative Video

Gail Burack, PhD Memoir

Douglas Baker, MD Reflection

Lawrence Kleinman, MD, MPH Reflection

L. Nandini Moorthy, MD Memoir


 

Tribute article to Lawrence T. Taft, MD, Founding Chairman Pediatrics