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Pediatric Emergency Medicine

The Division of Pediatric Emergency Medicine at UT Southwestern provides expert, around-the-clock emergency care for infants, children, and adolescents at Children’s Medical Center Dallas.

The Dallas campus is home to one of the busiest pediatric emergency departments in the country and the only Level 1 pediatric trauma center in North Texas. Our team cares for a broad range of conditions, from common childhood illnesses to critical injuries and complex medical emergencies.

In addition to delivering exceptional clinical care, our faculty are deeply committed to education and research. We train the next generation of pediatric emergency physicians through robust residency and fellowship programs. We also lead innovative research that advances care for acutely ill and injured children.

By the Numbers

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Faculty

  • 35 faculty
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Clinical

  • 1 clinical site
  • 72,512 outpatient encounters
  • 437 inpatient encounters
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Education

  • 14 fellows; rotating residents and students
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Research

  • 17 active awards
  • 1 State of Texas award
  • $606,031 total funding from grants (FY25)
  • 9 active clinical trials
  • 7 lab and data studies
  • $32,000 revenue from clinical trials (FY25)
  • 18 publications
  • 729 citations

Leadership

Pamela Okada, M.D., M.S., M.B.A.

Professor

Interim Chief, Division of Pediatric Emergency Medicine