AAP - American Academy of Pediatrics

Pediatrics On Call

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Welcome to Pediatrics On Call: a podcast on children's health from the American Academy of Pediatrics. Each episode features interviews about new research and hot topics in the field of pediatrics. Learn about the most important innovations from the people behind them. This podcast is for pediatricians and other health professionals who serve children and their families. And if you're a parent or caregiver, it's also for you.

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AAP - American Academy of Pediatrics

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Health

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aap.org

Latest episode

Jun 23, 2026

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Episodes

Gender Pay Equity, Adolescent Knowledge and STI Testing – Ep. 297 23.06.2026

In this episode,  Eva Catenaccio, MD, FAAP, discusses gen der pay equity in pediatrics . David Hill, MD, FAAP, and Joanna Parga- Belinkie , MD, FAAP, also speak with Lauren Chernick, MD, FAAP, about minor consent laws, adolescent knowledge and STI testing. For resources go to aap.org/podcast.

Generic and Biosimilar Prescribing in Children and Adolescents, The Use of Maternal Vaccinations and Monoclonal Antibodies for the Prevention of RSV – Ep. 296 16.06.2026

In this episode, the late John Routt Reigart , MD, FAAP, discusses  generic and biosimilar prescribing in children and adolescents.  David Hill, MD, FAAP, and Joanna Parga- Belinkie , MD, FAAP, also  speak  with  Christina  Rostad   MD ,  FAAP,  about  the use of maternal vaccinations and monoclonal antibodies for the prevention of RSV. For resources go to aap.org/podcast.

Nonemergency Acute Care Delivered Outside of the Medical Home, Cleaning Product-Related Injuries Treated in U.S. Emergency Departments: 2007 – 2022 – Ep. 295 09.06.2026

In this episode,  Lisa Kafer , MD, FAAP, discusses  nonemergency acute care delivered outside of the medical home . David Hill, MD, FAAP, and Joanna Parga- Belinkie , MD, FAAP, also  speak  with  Lara McKenzie ,  PhD ,  MA, FAAHB ,  about  cleaning product-related injuries treated in U . S .  emergency departments . For resources go to aap.org/podcast.

Pediatrics Research Roundup, The Crucial Role of Recess in School – Ep. 294 02.06.2026

In this episode, Alex Kemper, MD, MPH, MS, FAAP, editor-in-chief of the journal Pediatrics, offers a sampling from the  June  issue. David Hill, MD, FAAP, and Joanna Parga- Belinkie , MD, FAAP, also  speak  with  R ob ert  Murray, MD, FAAP about the crucial role of recess in school. For resources go to aap.org/podcast.

Prevention of Drowning, Pediatric Workforce Shortages – Ep. 293 26.05.2026

In this episode,  Rohit  Shenoi , MD, FAAP,  discusses  pre vention  of drowning . David Hill, MD, FAAP, and Joanna Parga- Belinkie , MD, FAAP, also  speak  with  Robert  Vinci ,  MD, FAAP,  about a n initiative to address pediatric workforce shortages. For resources go to aap.org/podcast.

Preparation for Pediatric Emergencies in the Office, A Family-Focused Approach to Weight Management – Ep. 292 19.05.2026

In this episode,  Patricia Cantrell , MD, FAAP, discusses pr eparation for pediatric emergencies in the office . David Hill, MD, FAAP, and Joanna Parga- Belinkie , MD, FAAP, also speak with Jo ey Skelton, MD, M S , FAAP, about  a family-focused approach to weight  management .   For resources go to aap.org/podcast.  

Principles for Health Information Technology to Support and Protect Adolescent Confidentiality, Consensus Recommendations for Antiracist Child Health Research – Ep. 291 12.05.2026

In this episode,  Eli Lourie , MD,  MBI,  FAAP, discusses p rinciples for health information technology to support and protect adolescent confidentiality.  David Hill, MD, FAAP, and Joanna Parga- Belinkie , MD, FAAP, also  speak  with  Diana Montoya-Williams ,  MD, FAAP,  and  Kate Wallis , MD,  MPH,  FAAP, about  consensus recommendations for antiracist child  health  research. For resources go t...

Pediatrics Research Roundup, Approaching Healthy Mental and Emotional Development – Ep. 290 05.05.2026

In this episode,  Rachel Moon  MD, FAAP,  associate  editor  of blogs  for Pediatrics, offers a rundown of the  May  issue. David Hill, MD, FAAP, and Joanna Parga - Belinkie , MD, FAAP, also  speak  with  Evelyn Berger-Jenkins , MD,  MPH,  FAAP, about  a framework for approaching healthy mental and emotional development in pediatrics . For resources go to aap.org/podcast.

Generational Health with Dr. Adam Ratner and Samantha Ratner – Ep. 289 28.04.2026

In this episode of the special series, "Generational Health," hosts David Hill, MD, FAAP, and Joanna Parga- Belinkie , MD, FAAP,  interview  Adam R atner , MD, MPH, FAAP,  and his daughter Samantha Ratner.  They discuss Adam's  career and  why Samantha was inspired to pursue medical school and a future in pediatrics. For resources go to aap.org/podcast.

Pediatric Readiness in the Emergency Department, Operationalizing Equity in Clinical Guidance – Ep. 288 21.04.2026

In this episode,  Kate Remick,  MD, FAAP, discusses pediatric readiness in the emergency departme n t. David Hill, MD, FAAP, and Joanna Parga- Belinkie , MD, FAAP, also  speak  with  Joseph Wright, MD,  MPH,  FAAP, and Elyse Portillo, MD,  MPH,  FAAP, about  operationalizing  equity in clinical guidance. For resources go to aap.org/podcast.

Generational Health with Drs. John and David Hill – Ep. 287 14.04.2026

In this episode of the special series, "Generational Health," hosts David Hill, MD, FAAP, and Joanna Parga- Belinkie , MD, FAAP, interview David's father, John Hill, MD, FAAP .  They discuss  what drew Dr. John Hill to pursue a career in pediatrics , how his career influenced  his son  and  what inspires  both Drs. Hill about each other.   For resources go to aap.org/podcast.

Pediatrics Research Roundup, Diagnosis and Management of Faltering Weight – Ep. 286 07.04.2026

In this episode, Andrea Cruz, MD, MPH, FAAP, deputy editor for Pediatrics, offers a rundown of the  April  issue. David Hill, MD, FAAP, and Joanna Parga- Belinkie , MD, FAAP, also  speak  with  Hans Kersten , MD, FAAP, about  the diagnosis and management of faltering weight. For resources go to aap.org/podcast.

Pathways to Pediatrics with Dr. Diana Montoya-Williams – Ep. 285 31.03.2026

In this episode of the special series, "Pathways to Pediatrics," hosts David Hill, MD, FAAP, and Joanna Parga- Belinkie , MD, FAAP,  interview  Diana Mo ntoya-Williams , MD, FAAP. Dr.  Montoya-Williams  talks about  moving to  the U.S. from Colombia as a child  and how this influenced her research in the immigrant health experience .   For resources go to aap.org/podcast.

The Effects of Armed Conflict on Children and Adolescents, Short-Term Medicaid Utilization Associated with an Advanced Primary Care Model – Ep. 284 10.03.2026

In this episode,  Anik Patel, MD, FAAP, discusses the effects of armed conflict on children and adolescents. David Hill, MD, FAAP, and Joanna Parga- Belinkie , MD, FAAP, also speak with Katie Piwnica -Worms, MD, MHS, about short-term  Medicaid utilization associated with an  advanced primary care model. For resources go to aap.org/podcast.

Pediatrics Research Roundup, Best Practices for Research with American Indian and Alaska Native Communities – Ep. 283 03.03.2026

In this episode,  Alex Kemper, MD, MPH, MS, FAAP, editor-in-chief of the journal Pediatrics, offers a sampling from the March issue . David Hill, MD, FAAP, and Joanna Parga- Belinkie , MD, FAAP, also speak with Allison Empey, MD, FAAP,  about considerations in  research with American Indian and Alaska Native  communities . For resources go to aap.org/podcast.

Hospital Pediatrics Research Roundup, Critical Elements for the Pediatric Periprocedural Anesthesia Environment – Ep. 282 24.02.2026

In this episode,  Patrick Brady, MD,  MSc,  FAAP,  editor-in-chief for Hospital Pediatrics, offers a rundown of the February issue. David Hill, MD, FAAP, and Joanna Parga- Belinkie , MD, FAAP, also  speak  with  Justin Long,  MD, FAAP, about critical elements for the pediatric periprocedural anesthesia environment. For resources go to aap.org/podcast.

Caring for Immigrant Families During ICE Raids: A Pediatrician's Role – Ep. 281 17.02.2026

In this bonus episode,  Sural Shah, MD, MPH, FAAP,  discusses the impact of immigration e nforcement on children. David Hill, MD, FAAP, and Joanna Parga- Belinkie , MD, FAAP, ask about  how pediatricians can support  families  affected by  U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) and U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP)  raids  a s well as  the conditions of detention centers . For resou...

Pathways to Pediatrics with Dr. Peter Asante 10.02.2026

In this episode of the special series, "Pathways to Pediatrics," hosts David Hill, MD, FAAP, and Joanna Parga-Belinkie, MD, FAAP, interview Peter Asante, MD, FAAP. Dr. Asante talks about his experience growing up in Rhode Island and Ghana, how music has shaped his life and his commitment to advocacy and adolescent health. 

Pediatrics Research Roundup, Providing Medical Care for Parents During the Pediatric Visit – Ep. 279 03.02.2026

In this episode, Rachel Moon, MD, FAAP, associate editor of blogs for Pediatrics, offers a rundown of the February issue. David Hill, MD, FAAP, and Joanna Parga- Belinkie , MD, FAAP, also  speak  with Steven Bondi, MD, JD, FAAP,  about providing medical care for parents during the pediatric visit. For resources go to aap.org/podcast.

Understanding the AAP Vaccine Recommendations – Ep. 278 27.01.2026

In this bonus episode, Pia  Pannaraj , MD, MPH, FAAP, breaks down the CDC's new vaccine reco mmendations. David Hill, MD, FAAP, and Joanna Parga- Belinkie , MD, FAAP,  ask about how the changes differ from the AAP's recommendations  and  w hat the possible ramifications are  for  public  health . For resources go to aap.org/podcast.

Digital Ecosystems for Children and Adolescents, Literacy and Developmental Screening of Preschool-Aged Children During Primary Care – Ep. 277 27.01.2026

In this episode, Tiffany Munzer, MD, FAAP,  discusses the impact of digital ecosystems on children and adolescents. David Hill, MD, FAAP, and Joanna Parga- Belinkie , MD, FAAP, also  speak  with  Sara Bode, MD, FAAP, about the comparison of literacy and developmental screening of preschool-aged children during  pri m ary  care. For resources go to aap.org/podcast.

Pediatrics Research Roundup, Promoting Human Milk and Breastfeeding for the Very Low Birth Weight Infant – Ep. 276 20.01.2026

In this episode, Andrea Cruz, MD, MPH, FAAP, deputy editor f or  Pediatrics,  offers a rundown of the January issue. David Hill, MD, FAAP, and Joanna Parga- Belinkie , MD, FAAP, also  speak  with M eg  Parker, MD,  MPH,  FAAP ,  about promoting human milk and breastfeeding for the  very low  birth weight infant. For resources go to aap.org/podcast.

Pathways to Pediatrics with Dr. Andrew Racine – Ep. 275 13.01.2026

In this episode of the special series, "Pathways to Pediatrics," hosts David Hill, MD, FAAP, and Joanna Parga- Belinkie , MD, FAAP, interview new AAP President Andrew Racine, MD, PhD, FAAP . Dr. Racine talks about his experience living in Tanzania, practicing  medicine in the Bronx and his vision for the AAP in 2026. For resources go to aap.org/podcast.

Pathways to Pediatrics with Dr. Cora Breuner – Ep. 274 23.12.2025

In this episode of the special series, "Pathways to Pediatrics," hosts David Hill, MD, FAAP, and Joanna Parga- Belinkie , MD, FAAP, interview Co ra Breuner, MD,  MPH,  FAAP. Dr. Breuner talks about how her time in the Nav y inspired her to pursue a career as a pediatrician. She discusses her passions for Zumba,  art  and music, and  how personal  loss and a health crisis shaped her approach to car...

Financing of Home Health Care, Partnering With Caregivers in Bereavement Research – Ep. 273 16.12.2025

In this episode,  Carolyn Foster, MD, FAAP,  discusses the financing of  pediatric  home health care . David Hill ,  MD, FAAP, and Joanna Parga- Be linkie ,  MD, FAAP, also  speak  with  Emily Johnston,  MD, and  Sarah McCarthy, PhD, about partnering with caregivers in bereavement research. For resources go to aap.org/podcast.

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