The Division of Rheumatology and Immunology in the Department of Pediatrics at Washington University School of Medicine provides comprehensive care for pediatric patients with rheumatologic disorders and immunodeficiencies.
Provide high-quality, comprehensive care for infants, children and adolescents with rheumatic disorders.
Provide education and teaching to residents and medical students to facilitate their understanding of the diagnosis and treatment of autoimmune and auto-inflammatory disorders.
Provide an environment of academic freedom in which the highest quality research into the etiology and pathogenesis of pediatric rheumatic disorders can be conducted, with the aim of training new investigators who will provide novel approaches to the diagnosis and treatment of these diseases.
The division is a regional center and draws patients from throughout Missouri and Illinois, as well as surrounding states including Arkansas, Iowa, Indiana, Kentucky, Tennessee and Oklahoma. The division is comprised of seven full-time faculty members, five fellows, two nurse practitioners and three nurse coordinators. We have several active clinical research protocols to allow our patients access to the latest research opportunities, including serving as a clinical center for Childhood Arthritis Rheumatology Research Alliance. The division has operated a robust fellowship program for over 20 years, and we have trained 23 fellows including 11 MD-PhDs. These fellows have gone on to distinguished careers in pediatric rheumatology including current division directors and program directors in pediatric rheumatology programs.