The SENTAC podcast

In this episode of the SENTAC Podcast, Dr. Michael McCormick speaks with pediatric otolaryngologist Dr. Alanna Windsor, MD, and speech-language pathologist Hannah Tahan-Jackson about the multidisciplinary care of children with aerodigestive disorders at Children's Hospital at Montefiore in the Bronx, NY. Cases discussed include vocal fold paralysis, tracheo-esophageal fistula, laryngeal cleft, lar...

In this episode, Dr. Michael McCormick chats with speech and language pathologist Jenan Maaz (IG: @jenan.slp ): Bilingual, multiethnic practicing Speech-Language Pathologist with a specialty in swallowing/feeding across the lifespan and DEI Board Certified Specialist in Swallowing and Swallowing Disorders Experience in all medical SLP settings primarily in acute care and NICU Certified MBSImP clin...

In this episode, SENTAC speaks with a group of passionate pediatric audiologists from across the country to shine a light on one of the more under-detected causes of newborn hearing loss — congenital CMV. They share stories from the front lines of advocacy, discuss the challenges of limited screening and awareness, and celebrate the progress being made in their states. The conversation blends clin...

What happens when tonsil and adenoid surgery isn’t enough for kids with obstructive sleep apnea? In this episode, Dr. Michael McCormick sits down with Dr. Taher Valika and Dr. Saied Ghadersohi from Lurie Children’s Pediatric Otolaryngology team to unpack the latest innovations in pediatric sleep surgery. From why sleep apnea matters, to what to do when T&A falls short, to how to utilize sleep...

Dr. Joseph Kerschner is a Pediatric Otolaryngologist at Children's Wisconsin and is now Dean Emeritus at the Medical College of Wisconsin where he served as Dean of the School of Medicine for 14 years.  He has also led an NIH-funded lab studying otitis media for over 24 years. In this unique conversation, Dr. Kerschner reflects on his career and achievements and also that memorable SENTAC meeting...

Dr. Eric Riklin is a pediatric psychologist specializing in care for children with craniofacial conditions.  In this interview, he discusses his journey into psychology and his passion for working with children with cleft and other craniofacial disorders.  Dr. Riklin reviews the benefits of psychological support within a multidisciplinary cleft team, common challenges such as funding, institutiona...

In this episode, we sit down with three experienced pediatric otolaryngology physician assistants to explore their roles within their respective divisions. Our guests—Anita Lazar, PA-C (Rady Children's Health San Diego), Kimberly Donner, M.P.A.S., PA-C (Dallas Children's UTSW), and Tammy Auyeung, PA-C (Boston Children's Hospital)—share insights into their daily responsibilities, how they were trai...

In this episode, we engage in a conversation with experts: David Chi, MD; Julian Smith, PhD CCC-SLP; and Madison Howe, AuD, CCC-A. Our discussion revolves around the distinct training pathways for students in various disciplines. We delve into the extent of exposure these students receive to multidisciplinary care during their training, explore the experiences of their trainees in this aspect, and...

In this episode, Julian Smith co-hosts the conversation with 3 speech and language pathologists who specialize in working with cardiac babies. The guests are Kimberly Morris SLP Rady Children's, Hallie Clason SLP Texas Children's, and Jeanan Sfeir SLP Dell Children's. Topics discussed include standardized protocols for SLP involvement with cardiac children, chart and bedside assessments, FEES vs M...

In this podcast we have a conversation with the University of Iowa Stead Family Children’s Hospital, Aerodigestive program team members. Their team is comprised of Otolaryngology, Sohit Kanotra, MD, Gastroenterology, Riad Rahhal, MD,MS, Pulmonary, Rebecca Weiner, MD, and Speech and Language Pathology.   The topics discussed include; team formation, team structure, and clinic structure. Aerodigesti...

In this episode I'm joined by Ron B. Mitchell MD, Yann-Fuu Kou MD,  Courtney Van’T Slot SLP, and Caitlin Lentz SLP of the Dallas Children’s Velopharyngeal Incompetence (VPI) Team. We discuss VPI, how and when their team was formed, how their team functions, VPI assessment decision making, therapy and surgical decision making, current VPI care shortcomings, and what ENTs and SLPs often misunderstan...

This episode is a conversation with the tracheostomy and ventilator team of Children’s Wisconsin. The multidisciplinary team is composed of an otolaryngologist, pulmonologist, nurse practitioner, speech language pathologist, social worker, dietitian, and respiratory therapists. In this conversation we discuss the origin and structure of the team, and their successes in improving inpatient and outp...

In this episode we have a conversation with Mike McCormick, Jennifer  Lavin, and Josh Bedwell about how we can use quality improvement (QI) to improve our team patient care.   Jennifer Lavin is a pediatric otolaryngologist and works in the center for quality and safety At Lurie Children’s Hospital in Chicago. https://www.luriechildrens.org/en/doctors/lavin-jennifer-m-3527/   Josh Bedwell is a pedi...

In this episode Daniela Carvalho and Keri Colio, two members of the Rady Children's Cochlear implant team, about the approach to evaluating CI candidates, the medical work up prior to implantation, specialists that comprise the team, the surgical implantation, and subsequent activation. Daniela Carvalho is a pediatric otolaryngologist with an expertise in otology and cochlear implantation.  At Rad...