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Pediatric Insight: Candid Conversations on Pediatric Leadership

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CareerPhysician® and the Child Health Advisory Council® are firmly committed to capturing the leadership wisdom of senior and emeritus pediatric chiefs and chairs and passing it on to current and future generations. With the current shortages in leadership, many young pediatric leaders are being pressed into service early. We have seen firsthand how the Pediatric Insight articles, webinars and conversations are positively impacting the legacies of these leaders and the faculty and patients they serve.

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Episodes

Episode 57 – Candidate Obligations During the Search Process 28.05.2026 26:05

In the latest Pediatric Insight, council members discuss the candidate’s obligations during the search process and how professionalism, transparency and protecting relationships all play a role.

Episode 56 – Building a Competitive Recruitment Package Part 2 Pitfalls 07.05.2026 17:28

Council members discuss common pitfalls that can derail making a deal with a candidate and how to avoid them.

Episode 55 – Managing Up – The Art of Building a Competitive Recruitment Package 16.04.2026 19:41

How do you approach negotiations with candidates? Hear from the Child Health Advisory Council (CHAC) on what they prioritized, how they balanced internal needs, and non-traditional ways they put together packages that set the foundation for long-term success.

Episode 54 – Navigating the Finalist Visit 20.03.2026 24:37

The recruitment process can be long in academic child health but it’s critical to pay even more attention to the final visit as you did for the first one. This is a time of a deep bidirectional conversation, evaluation and understanding of future needs and goals for both candidates and leadership. These discussions can allow […]

Episode 53: Family and Partner Considerations During Recruitment of Academic Faculty – Part 2 05.03.2026 23:45

The conversation highlights the importance of early communication, collaboration across departments, and recognizing the many factors that influence a candidate's decision to join and stay with an institution.

Episode 52: Family and Partner Considerations During Recruitment of Academic Faculty 19.02.2026 17:03

When recruiting academic faculty, the conversation extends far beyond contracts and credentials. Family and partner considerations often play a pivotal role in whether a candidate ultimately says yes.

Episode 51: Strategies for Developing Effective Recruitment Packages – Considering All the Stakeholder 03.02.2026 17:32

In this episode, we discuss funds that flow for supporting academic physician recruitment are often varied across health systems.

Episode 50: Recruitment and Career Development of Physician Scientists, part 2 22.01.2026 15:12

In part two of "Recruitment and Career Development of Physician Scientists," topics covered include protected time, lab space, Scientific Oversight Committee and maintaining long-term perspective.

Episode 49: Recruitment and Career Development of Physician Scientists 07.01.2026 21:54

Moderated by Drs. Arnold Strauss and Kathryn Edwards, this episode discusses how leaders can initiate and foster the careers of clinical and laboratory investigators.

Episode 48: Faculty Wellness Issues Facing Current Leaders – Part 2 17.12.2025 22:05

Drawing on real-world leadership experience and advisory insight from the Child Health Advisory Council’s pediatric specialty experts, this candid discussion offers practical perspective for leaders navigating change across generations.