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(From the November 2025 issue of MedStat)

Nationwide Children’s Recognized Among Best of the Best

A word cloud shaped like the state of Ohio, highlighting educational themes and achievements. Key phrases include 'TOP 10 IN THE NATION,' 'OneTeam,' 'Education,' 'Science,' 'Partnerships,' 'Outcomes,' and 'Results.' A butterfly image is centered within the cloud. Words vary in size and orientation, emphasizing Ohio's focus on collaboration and academic excellence. Nationwide Children’s Hospital has been named to U.S. News & World Report’s Best Children’s Hospitals Honor Roll for the 12th consecutive year. The Honor Roll is a top distinction awarded to only 10 children’s hospitals nationally. Nationwide Children’s is also ranked in the top 10 in seven of the 10 specialties, with four specialties ranked in the top five.

For the second year, U.S. News has not given numbered rankings to its 10 Honor Roll hospitals but continues to rank individual pediatric specialties. U.S. News also recognizes the best children's hospitals in each state and region. Nationwide Children’s has been named by U.S. News as tied for the No. 1 pediatric hospital in Ohio and the Midwest.

For the second year, U.S. News & World Report has recognized Nationwide Children’s among the “Top 50” pediatric hospitals for Behavioral Health Services. This list recognizes the “Top 50” without specific, individual rankings. The annual Best Children’s Hospitals rankings, now in their 19th year, are designed to assist parents and caregivers, along with their physicians, in navigating the challenges of choosing the best possible care for children with serious illnesses or complex medical needs.

2025 American Academy of Pediatrics Awards

Congratulations to the Nationwide Children’s physicians honored at the 2025 AAP National Conference & Exhibition.

2025 AAP Education Award John D. Mahan, MD, FAAP

Council on Children with Disabilities Early Career Award Elizabeth Barnhardt, DO, MA, FAAP

Council on Clinical Information Technology Byron Oberst Award Jeffrey M. Hoffman, MD, FAMIA, FAAP

Council on Injury, Violence and Poison Prevention Fellow Achievement Award Sarah A. Denny, MD, FAAP

Section on Gastroenterology, Hepatology and Nutrition Murray Davidson Award Carlo Di Lorenzo, MD, FAAP

2026 Medical Leadership Program

The Medical Leadership Program (MLP) is a 10-month leadership program that consists of two monthly in-person 60-minute sessions. The program also includes quarterly peer sessions with an assigned coach. Prior to each class, participants will complete short online assignments to prepare them for each interactive, experiential session.

Program Goals

  • Develop early and mid-career physicians (approximately 5 to 8 years in practice) with demonstrated leadership strengths
  • Cultivate leaders to effectively navigate challenges and opportunities while building and supporting Nationwide Children’s culture and values
  • Engage participants with a physician mentor and peer coach to provide guidance and support
  • Prepare physician leaders with leadership competencies to be successful in future leadership roles

For more information, search "Medical Leadership Program" on ANCHOR. Applications open now through November 30, 2025.