

Pediatrics On Call
AAP - American Academy of Pediatrics
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.
Episodes
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Nov 11, 2025 • 26min
Toolkit to Support School Health Information Sharing, Discrepancies Between Parent and Child Reports of Social Media Use – Ep. 269
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.

Nov 4, 2025 • 26min
Pediatrics Research Roundup, The Role of Pediatric Psychiatric Units – Ep. 268
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.

Oct 28, 2025 • 41min
Management of Food Allergies in Schools, Neonatal Resuscitation Program – Ep. 267
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 resuscitation program. For resources go to aap.org/podcast.

Oct 21, 2025 • 29min
Home Health Care of Children, Adolescents and Young Adults With Complex Medical Needs, Medical Interpreters in Hospital Pediatrics – Ep. 266
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.

Oct 14, 2025 • 21min
2025 National Conference and Exhibition Recap – Ep. 265
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.

Oct 7, 2025 • 52min
'Unedited' Podcast from the National Conference and Exhibition – Ep. 264
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 pressing issues facing pediatricians during a turbulent time in public health.

Sep 23, 2025 • 31min
Screening for Mental Health, Emotional, and Behavioral Problems, Emergency Services Responses to School-Based Medical Emergencies – Ep. 263
In this episode, Carol Weitzman, MD, FAAP, discusses screening for mental health, emotional and behavioral 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.

Sep 16, 2025 • 15min
Pathways to Pediatrics with Dr. Greg Gulbransen – Ep. 262
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 aap.org/podcast.

Sep 9, 2025 • 32min
Evolving Dimensions in the Pediatrician-Family-Patient Relationship, New Anaphylaxis Definition – Ep. 261
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.

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Sep 2, 2025 • 33min
Pediatrics Research Roundup, Evaluating Children with an Intellectual Disability or Global Developmental Delay – Ep. 260
Andrea Cruz, a pediatric emergency medicine physician from Texas Children's Hospital, shares insights on TB trends in California and discusses how pediatricians are prescribing oseltamivir for influenza. Tim Jaleski, a pediatrician and genetics author, delves into genetic evaluation for children with global developmental delay and intellectual disabilities, highlighting key indicators for testing. Together, they emphasize the evolving landscape of pediatric research and its implications for clinical practice.


