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Pediatric Critical Care

The Division of Pediatric Critical Care plays a vital role in caring for critically ill children at Children's Health℠ Children’s Medical Center, Parkland Memorial Hospital, and William P. Clements Jr. University Hospital. We continually work to ensure the highest quality patient care, along with pursuing advancements through innovative research and varied educational opportunities for future leaders in this medical specialty.

Highlights of our Division include:

  • Experienced faculty includes many with more than 20 years in critical care medicine and who hold leadership roles at Children’s Health and UT Southwestern
  • Expert clinical care for a wide range and large number of children with critical conditions
  • Rich learning opportunities for trainees, including simulations
  • Leaders in clinical investigation to improve treatments

By the Numbers 2024

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Faculty

  • 38 faculty
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Clinical

  • 4 clinical sites
  • 19,726 inpatient encounters
  • 127 outpatient encounters
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Education

  • 16 fellows; all pediatric residents rotate through ICU
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Research

  • 8 active awards
  • 6 active clinical trials

Leadership

Michael Bell, M.D.

Michael Bell, M.D.

Professor

Chief, Division of Pediatric Critical Care