PediaCast CME: Pediatric Podcasts for Providers

Join us as Dr Mike moderates an important discussion for Health Literacy Month. What exactly is health literacy? How is it tied to adherence, compliance, quality, safety, satisfaction and outcomes? And in what specific ways can YOU make a difference in the lives of patients and families everywhere. It’s an episode of PediaCast you don’t want to miss!

Dr Garrett Hunt joins Dr Mike in the PediaCast Studio for a discussion on Lyme Disease. We cover the organism, the vector, and the geographic distribution, along with clinical manifestations and treatment of early localized infection, early disseminated infection and late disease. Finally, does Lyme disease cause chronic aches and fatigue? Tune in to find out!

Dr Wesley Burks and Dr Becky Scherzer join Dr Mike in the PediaCast Studio for a discussion on food allergies. What’s behind the rapid rise of these conditions? How are food allergies properly diagnosed and managed? We also explore the latest evidence (IMPACT and LEAP studies) concerning peanut allergies, including prevention and treatment strategies.

Dr Elise Berlan visits the PediaCast Studio for a discussion on birth control for teenagers. We cover the prevalence of sexual activity for American teens, the importance of providing birth control options, and strategies for counseling teens and families. We also explore the effectiveness, benefits, side-effects, risks and pitfalls for the entire range of contraceptive options. We hope you can jo...

Emotionally-charged interactions with patients and families are a common challenge for healthcare providers. Shawn Chambers, patient relations coordinator for emergency medicine at Nationwide Children’s, stops by the PediaCast Studio to talk about Taking the HEAT. We explore communication strategies, de-escalation techniques, setting boundaries and managing expectations—important skills for the de...

Dr Hiren Patel visits the PediaCast Studio to talk about pediatric hypertension. Blood pressures are on the rise, mirroring the increase in childhood obesity. We discuss the longterm morbidity of this condition, along with diagnostic criteria, a practical work-up, management strategies and prevention efforts. We hope you can join us!

Dr John Mahan and Dr Karyn Kassis visit Dr Mike in the PediaCast Studio for a discussion on mentoring relationships in academic medicine. We define the relationship, identify several types of mentors, and outline best practices for mentoring programs… ones that boost career satisfaction and promote success. We hope you can join us!

Dr Rohan Henry stops by the PediaCast Studio to talk about Type 2 Diabetes. We consider the rising incidence of the disease, discuss screening protocols, and detail how to make a diagnosis… along with management options and prevention strategies. Be sure to join us!

Dr Jack Kopechek joins Dr Mike in the PediaCast Studio for a discussion on critical reflection. This time-honored skill is essential for anyone who wishes to develop critical thinking, improve diagnostic reasoning, enhance professionalism, advance communication, enjoy personal well-being and avoid burnout. Find out what’s involved and how to overcome the barriers in our faculty development podcast...

Dr Peter Minneci joins Dr Mike in the PediaCast Studio for a discussion on the non-operative approach to appendicitis in children. We also cover the pathophysiology, symptoms, exam findings, differential diagnosis, work-up and surgical management of appendicitis. Join us and earn FREE AMA PRA Category 1 Credit™ as we kick off a new year of PediaCast CME!

Danielle Ruben joins Dr Mike for a discussion on work-life balance. How do you assess your work-life balance? What happens when it’s off? What effects does it have—not only on YOU, but on your family, patients and colleagues? What adjustments are on the table? And how do you go about prioritizing and executing them? This is an important podcast, especially if you have that unsettled feeling… the o...

Dr Ann Pakalnis and Dr Howard Jacobs join Dr Mike in the PediaCast Studio for a comprehensive look at migraine and tension-type headaches in children and adolescents. We cover epidemiology, pathophysiology, symptoms, differential diagnosis, work up, treatment and prevention. Also… hot topics in headache research. We hope you can join us!

Dr Jamie Fox (Duke University) joins Dr Mike in the PediaCast Studio for a discussion on Evidence-Based Medicine (EBM). We define EBM, explain its importance, and identify barriers that prevent its incorporation into practice. We cover 4 tools which make it easier to bring EBM to the point-of-care, including PubMed, Cochrane, DynaMed and Google Scholar… and we provide opportunity for listeners to...

Dr David Axelson joins Dr Mike in the PediaCast Studio for part two of our series on the diagnosis and management of psychiatric disorders in the primary care setting. This week’s topics include childhood depression, bipolar disorder, anxiety disorders (including generalized anxiety, panic attacks, obsessive-compulsive disorder, separation anxiety, social anxiety), psychosis and schizophrenia.

Dr Kristina Jiner joins Dr Mike in the PediaCast Studio to talk about successful integration of mental health services in primary care pediatrics. We also cover the latest treatment guidelines for ADHD and the diagnosis and management of oppositional defiant disorder and aggression. We’ll continue the conversation in episode 007 with a focus on mood disorders, anxiety and schizophrenia.

Dr Stacy Fischer and Dr Naomi Kertesz join Dr Mike in the PediaCast Studio to discuss ways of refining the pre-participation sports physical by including anticipatory guidance for concussions, sudden cardiac death and the female athlete triad.

Dr John Mahan joins Dr Mike in the PediaCast Studio to discuss difficult learners in medical education. We introduce adult learning theory and unpack tools of the trade, including feedback, feedforward and coaching. We discuss Carl Rogers’ thoughts on effective facilitating and provide concrete ways to assess and intervene when encountering learners who are slow, rude and unmotivated.

Join Dr Mike Patrick and Dr Anup Patel in the PediaCast Studio as they discuss Medical Marijuana. We cover the latest legal issues surrounding cannabis, current evidence regarding risks and benefits, and the types and availability of specific marijuana-based products. Learn the history of marijuana as a medical treatment and gain an understanding of its future.

You have five minutes with your learner… five minutes to actively listen to their presentation, provide feedback and leave them with a new pearl of knowledge. But how do you make the five minutes count? And what is the cumulative effect of these short interactions? Join Dr Mike Patrick and Dr Karyn Kassis as they discuss micro-teaching in medical education. It’s a great conversation for anyone who...

Dr Donna Caniano joins Dr Mike in the PediaCast Studio for this inaugural episode of PediaCast CME. We introduce this new podcast for pediatric healthcare providers by discussing the concept of doctors teaching doctors. Topics include medical mentorship, physician networking, staying current, maintenance of board certification, translating research into clinical practice and the best ways to provi...