CHOP PEM Podcast

What does declining confidence in childhood vaccines mean for the child with fever in the pediatric ED? Dr. Bob Belfer speaks with pediatric infectious disease physician and vaccine expert Dr. Paul Offit about vaccine hesitancy in 2026. Using the framework of confidence, complacency, and convenience, they explore how the COVID era changed public trust and why the consequences of vaccine decisions...

Does the type of crystalloid we choose change outcomes for children with septic shock? Dr. Bob Belfer speaks with pediatric intensivist and sepsis researcher Dr. Scott Weiss about the landmark PRoMPT BOLUS trial, which compared balanced crystalloids with 0.9% saline in more than 9,000 children. They discuss why fluid boluses help - and why their effects may be temporary - the meaning of the MAKE30...

The podcast is back - with a new name and a new season of conversations. Dr. Bob Belfer introduces The PEM Podcast, formerly the CHOP PEM Podcast, and shares what listeners can expect from its return: thoughtful conversations, practical teaching, and insights from the people shaping pediatric emergency medicine. Upcoming episodes will feature national and international experts discussing pediatric...

Mental Health Emergencies featuring Dr. Jeremy Esposito

Take Care of Maya

Monday Morning Quarterback: COVID with Dr. Paul Offit

Abusive Head Trauma: From the ER to the courtroom with Dr. Cindy Christian

Debriefing with Dr. Lauren Zinns

PEM Boards: Pearls from Dr Craig Huang

PECARN Head Trauma - an update with Drs. Peter Dayan and Nate Kuppermann

Listen to experts discuss the breadth and depth of this complex field of medicine. (Part 1)

Eron Friedlaender, MD shares her expertise as a physician and parent in caring for the child with autism in the Emergency Department 

Dr. Bob Belfer discusses the treatment of SEVERE ASTHMA with experts Dr. Joe Zorc [PEM] and Dr. Aaron Donoghue [PEM, PICU]

A Sweet New Year to All -- DKA with Drs. Glaser and Kuppermann kicks off 2022

  Stay a-HEAD of the game as host Dr. Bob Belfer discusses CONCUSSIONS with Dr. Dan Corwin [PEM] and Dr. Christina Master [Sports Medicine]  

BREAKING NEWS EPISODE: Dr. Paul Offit rejoins us to speak about vaccines for 5-11 year olds!

RSV is back! Join host Dr. Bob Belfer as he talks Bronchiolitis with Dr. Joe Zorc [PEM]

Dr. Bob Belfer talks  POCUS IN PEM  with experts Dr. Rachel Rempell [CHOP] and Dr. Adam Sivitz [Children's Hospital of NJ]

Host Dr. Bob Belfer and Dr. Ron Berant [ PEM - Schneider Children's Medical Center] discuss how Israel is "Living with Covid"

Host Dr. Bob Belfer "practices" SIMULATION with Drs. Marc Auerbach [Yale PEM] and Khoon-yen Tay [CHOP PEM]

Dr. Todd Florin wins the GOLD MEDAL for his discussion with host Dr. Bob Belfer on PNEUMONIA

Dr. Bob Belfer discusses Sudden Infant Death Syndrome with Dr. Rachel Moon; intro by Dr. Stephen Ludwig

BUCKLE UP! Host Dr. Bob Belfer talks Pediatric Transport with Drs. Nicholas Tsarouhas [CHOP PEM] and Corina Noje [JHU PICU]

Drs. Diane Calello and Kevin Osterhoudt "TALK TOX" with host Dr. Bob Belfer

Sickle cell disease experts Drs. Angela Ellison [PEM] and Kim Smith-Whitley [Heme] join host Dr. Bob Belfer as they discuss advances in the care of children with this disease.