Critical Care Medicine
Pediatric Critical Care Medicine provides expert, multidisciplinary care for a broad spectrum of conditions impact infants, children and teenagers within the UNC Children’s Pediatric Intensive Care Unit (PICU) and the Pediatric Cardiac Intensive Care Unit (PCICU). Providers deploy a wide-variety of treatments and life support functions such as cardiac ECMO. In addition to superior patient care, the Pediatric Critical Care Medicine Fellowship is one of the premier multidisciplinary training programs in the Southeast. Our faculty are leaders throughout Pediatrics and UNC Health, including the Clinical Skills and Patient Simulation Center, the Institute for Healthcare Quality Improvement, TeamSTEPPS™, and Pediatric Schwartz Center Rounds.
PEDIATRIC CRITICAL CARE NEWS
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Pediatric Educators to Be Honored at 2026 AOE Evening of Scholarship
Congratulations to faculty and trainees selected for Academy of Educators awards to be presented at the 2026 Evening of Scholarship, recognizing outstanding contributions to teaching, mentorship, and medical education.
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UNC Children’s Opens Dedicated Pediatric Cardiac Intensive Care Unit
UNC Children’s celebrated the opening of its new 13-bed Pediatric Cardiac Intensive Care Unit on May 18. The dedicated unit brings together specialized teams, advanced technology, and expanded capacity to care for children with complex heart conditions. The milestone reflects continued investment in high-quality, family-centered pediatric care across North Carolina.
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Shea Promoted to Professor of Pediatrics
Paul Shea, MD was promoted to Professor of Pediatrics effective May 1, 2026. Dr. Shea has been a faculty member in Pediatric Critical Care Medicine since 2016. Congratulations!
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Leong Promoted to Associate Professor of Pediatrics
Dr. Kieran Leong was promoted to Associate Professor of Pediatrics effective May 1, 2026. Dr. Leong has been a faculty member at UNC since 2021. Congratulations!