Pediatrics On Call

In this episode, Alex Kemper, MD, MPH, MS, FAAP, editor -in-chief  of the journal Pediatrics, offers a  sampling from  the  December  issue.  David Hill, MD, FAAP, and Joanna Parga- Belinkie , MD, FAAP, also speak with Sean O'Leary , MD, MPH, FAAP,  about effective strategies for communicating with families about vaccines. For resources go to aap.org /podcast.

In this episode, James Campbell, MD, MS, FAAP, discusses the AAP's updated recommendations for COVID-19 vaccines in infants, children and adolescents. David Hill, MD, FAAP, and Joanna Parga- Belinkie , MD, FAAP, also speak with Scott Hadland, MD, MPH, MS, FAAP, about the use of buprenorphine for the treatment of opioid use disorder in young people. For resources go to  aap.org /podcast.

In this episode Alice Kuo, MD, PhD, MBA, FAAP , discusses the AAP's new interim guidance on Leucovorin. David Hill, MD, FAAP, and Joanna Parga- Belinkie , MD, FAAP, also speak with Scott Carney, MD, FAAP, about the 25 th anniversary of PediaLink ® . For resources go to  aap.org /podcast.

In this episode Heidi Schumacher, MD, FAAP, discusses a new toolkit that simplifies the process of school health information sharing .  David Hill, MD, FAAP, and Joanna Parga- Belinkie , MD, FAAP, also speak with Shuan Chen, MD, FAAP, about discrepancies between parent and child reports of social media use among 8- to 12-year-olds . For resources go to  aap.org /podcast.

In this episode Rachel Moon, MD, FAAP, associate editor of blogs for Pediatrics, offers a rundown of the November issue. David Hill, MD, FAAP, and Joanna Parga- Belinkie , MD, FAAP, also speak with Andrea Hadley, MD, FAAP, about the role of medical psychiatric units in supporting pediatric mental health . For resources go to  aap.org /podcast.  

In this episode, Scott Sicherer, MD, FAAP, discusses the management of food allergies in schools .   David Hill, MD, FAAP, and Joanna Parga- Belinkie , MD, FAAP, also speak with Gary Weiner, MD, FAAP, about the ninth edition of the neonatal resusci tation program . For resources go to  aap.org /podcast.

In this episode, Elaine Lin, MD, FAAP, discusses the home health care of children, adolescents and young adults with complex medical needs. David Hill, MD, FAAP, and Joanna Parga- Belinkie , MD, FAAP, also speak with Patricia Buzelli , MSN, AGNP-C, and  Monica Vinasco-Sandford, CHI, about the role of medical interpreters in hospital pediatrics. For resources go to  aap.org /podcast.

In this episode hosts David Hill, MD, FAAP, and Joanna Parga- Belinkie , MD, FAAP, provide an overview of the 2025 National Conference and Exhibition in Denver . They share highlights from their favorite plenaries and sessions on topics ranging from social media, the power of the arts in patient care, skincare trends, practice management and more. For resources go to  aap.org /podcast.

In this episode the editors of the journal Pediatrics come together for an extensive research roundup. Alex R. Kemper, MD, MPH, MS, FAAP, Rachel Moon, MD, FAAP, and Andrea Cruz, MD, MPH, FAAP, join hosts David Hill, MD, FAAP, and Joanna Parga-Belinkie, MD, FAAP, for a live recording in front of a studio audience at the National Conference and Exhibition in Denver, CO. They address the most pressin...

In this episode, Carol Weitzman, MD, FAAP, discusses screening for mental health, emotional and behav i or al problems. David Hill, MD, FAAP, and Joanna Parga- Belinkie , MD, FAAP, also speak with Michael Harries, MD, MAT, MA, FAAP, about emergency services responses to school-based medical emergencies. For resources go to  aap.org /podcast.

In this episode of the special series, "Pathways to Pediatrics," hosts David Hill, MD, FAAP, and Joanna Parga- Belinkie , MD, FAAP, interview Greg Gulbransen, DO, FAAP , about how he turned personal tragedy into life-saving advocacy. They discuss Dr. Gulbransen's photography, how he helps families deal with grief in his practice, and what he loves about being a pediatrician. For resources go to  a...

In this episode, Douglas Diekema, MD, MPH, FAAP, and Douglas Opel, MD,  MPH, discuss the new and evolving dimensions in the pediatrician-family-patient relationship. David Hill, MD, FAAP, and Joanna Parga- Belinkie , MD, FAAP, also speak with Julie Wang, MD, FAAP, about the new anaphylaxis definition and clinical support tool. For resources go to  aap.org /podcast.

In this episode the new deputy editor of  Pediatrics joins the team. Andrea Cruz, MD, MPH, FAAP, offers a ru ndown of the September issue of the journal .   David Hill, MD, FAAP, and Joanna Parga- Belinkie , MD, FAAP, also speak with Tim Geleske , MD, FAAP, about genetic evaluation of children with intellectual disabilities or global developmental delays. For resources go to  aap.org /podcast.

In this episode , comedian, podcaster and ophthalmologist Will Flanary, MD, (better known as "Dr. Glaucomflecken ") discusses his role as the keynote speaker at the 2025 AAP National Conference and Exhibition. David Hill, MD, FAAP, and Joanna Parga- Belinkie , MD, FAAP, ask about his lif e as a medical influencer and what he really thinks of pediatricians. For resources go to  aap.org /podcast.)

In this episode, Terri McFadden, MD, MPH, FAAP, and Marsha Spitzer, MD, FAAP, discuss why they're running for AAP President-elect. David Hill, MD, FAAP, and Joanna Parga- Belinkie , MD, FAAP, ask the candidates about the pressing challenges facing pediatrician s today and their vision for the future of the AAP. For resources go to  aap.org /podcast.

In this episode, Amy Houtrow , MD, PhD, MPH, FAAP, discusses how assistive technology can help children with complex communication needs. David Hill, MD, FAAP, and Joanna Parga- Belinkie , MD, FAAP, also speak with And rew Garner , MD, PhD, FAAP, and Robert Saul , MD, FAAP, about the different environmental and biological f actors that impact development. For resources go to  aap.org /podcast.

In this episode, Alex Kemper, MD, MPH, MS, FAAP, editor of the journal Pediatrics, offers a rundown of the August issue. David Hill, MD, FAAP, and Joanna Parga- Belinkie , MD, FAAP, also speak with Jesse Hackell , MD, FAAP, about medical versus non-medical immunization exemptions for child care and school attendance. For resources go to  aap.org /podcast.

In this episode, Mary Ott, MD, MA, FAAP, talks about counseling teens on contraception and how pediatricians can better support their patients with their reproductive health . David Hill, MD, FAAP, and Joanna Parga- Belinkie , MD, FAAP, also speak with Davene Wright, PhD, about shifts in obesity treatment for children and adolescents in the United States. For resources go to  aap.org / podcast.

In this episode Shelley Fiscus, MD, FAAP , unpacks the recent upheaval at the Advisory Committee on Immunization Practices ( ACIP) and what it mean s for pediatricians and the vaccine delivery system. David Hill, MD, FAAP, and Joanna Parga- Belinkie , MD, FAAP, also speak with Louisiana Sanchez, PhD, MScIH , about how adolescents are using n icotine analog ues . For resources go to  aap.org / podc...

In this episode Rachel Moon, MD, FAAP, associate editor of digital media for Pediatrics, offers a rundown of the July issue. David Hill, MD, FAAP, and Joanna Parga- Belinkie , MD, FAAP, also speak with Dana Kaplan, MD, FAAP, about human trafficking and exploitation of children and adolescents. For resources go to  aap.org / podcast.

In this episode David Kaufman , MD, FAAP, discusses postnatal cord blood sampling and testi ng . Hosts David Hill, MD, FAAP, and Joanna Parga- Belinkie , MD, FAAP, also speak with Prabi Rajbhandari, MD, FAAP, about disparities in preventive care for children from English and non-English-speaking households. For resources go to  aap.org / podcast.

In this episode Jennifer Schoch, MD, FAAD, FAAP, discusses updated guidelines for the diagnosis and treatment of atopic dermatitis or eczema . Hosts David Hill, MD, FAAP, and Joa nna Parg a- Belinkie , MD, FAAP, also speak with Esli Osmanlliu , MD, and medical student Nik Jaiswal about the accuracy of large language models in pediatric and adult medicine. For resources go to  aap.org / podcast.

In this episode Jesse Hackell , MD, FAAP, discusses the use of chaperones for pediatric and adolescent encounters. Hosts David Hill, MD, FAAP, and Joanna Parga- Belinkie , MD, FAAP, also speak with Megan Attridge, MD, MS, FAAP, about  the development of an advocacy curriculum for pediatric emergency medicine fellows. For resources go to  aap.org / podcast.

In this episode Lewis First, MD, MS, FAAP, editor-in-chief of Pediatrics, is back for a special edition of "First Up." He offers an overview of the June issue of the journal. Hosts David Hill, MD, FAAP, and Joanna Parga- Belinkie , MD, FAAP, also welcome a couple of surprise guests who share their favorite Lewis memories. For resources go to  aap.org / podcast.

In this episode Sue Kressly, MD, FAAP , discusses what new federal cuts to health care mean for children. Hosts David Hill, MD, FAAP, and Joanna Parga- Belinkie , MD, FAAP, also talk to Kao-Ping Chua , MD, PhD, FAAP, about changes in chronic medication dispensing to children and young adults during Medicaid unwinding . For resources go to  aap.org /podcast.