
Pediatrics On Call
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.
Latest episodes

Jul 1, 2025 • 33min
Pediatrics Research Roundup, Human Trafficking and Exploitation of Children and Adolescents – Ep. 253
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.

Jun 24, 2025 • 31min
Cord Blood Sampling and Testing, Disparities in Preventive Care for Children from English and Non-English-Speaking Households – Ep. 252
In this episode David Kaufman, MD, FAAP, discusses postnatal cord blood sampling and testing. 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.

Jun 17, 2025 • 28min
Atopic Dermatitis, Large Language Model Accuracy in Pediatric and Adult Medicine – Ep. 251
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 Joanna Parga-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.

Jun 10, 2025 • 33min
Use of Chaperones for Pediatric and Adolescent Encounters, Advocacy Curriculum for Pediatric Emergency Medicine Fellows – Ep. 250
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.

Jun 3, 2025 • 35min
Pediatrics Research Roundup and a Last “First Up”– Ep. 249
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.

May 27, 2025 • 35min
Federal Cuts to Children’s Health Care, Changes in Chronic Medication Dispensing During Medicaid Unwinding – Ep. 248
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.

May 20, 2025 • 44min
The Pitt and Medical Portrayals in TV and Film, Standardizing the Diagnosis of Cerebral Palsy – Ep. 247
In this episode Sylvia Owusu-Ansah, MD, FAAP, discusses her experience as a medical consultant on the hit television series The Pitt. Hosts David Hill, MD, FAAP, and Joanna Parga-Belinkie, MD, FAAP, also talk to Bhooma Aravamuthan, MD, DPhil, about standardizing the diagnosis of cerebral palsy. For resources go to aap.org/podcast.

May 13, 2025 • 30min
Coaching Families for Resilience, How Eviction Moratoria During the Covid Pandemic Affected Child Maltreatment – Ep. 246
In this episode Gretchen Pianka, MD, MPH, FAAP, discusses her book on how pediatricians can build resilience in themselves and the caregivers they serve. Hosts David Hill, MD, FAAP, and Joanna Parga-Belinkie, MD, FAAP, also talk to Liwei Zhang, PhD, about state-based eviction moratoria and child maltreatment during the Covid-19 pandemic. For resources go to aap.org/podcast.

May 6, 2025 • 35min
Pediatrics Research Roundup, Updates to the Yellow Book – Ep. 245
In this episode Alex R. Kemper, MD, MPH, MS, FAAP, deputy editor of the journal Pediatrics, offers a rundown of the May issue. Hosts David Hill, MD, FAAP, and Joanna Parga-Belinkie, MD, FAAP, also talk to Ellen S. Rome, MD, MPH, FAAP, about the latest updates in the ninth edition of the Yellow Book, Pediatric Nutrition. For resources go to aap.org/podcast.

Apr 29, 2025 • 37min
Relational Health and Trauma-informed Care, Teens’ Understanding of Medical Jargon – Ep. 244
In this engaging discussion, Moira Szilagyi, a prominent pediatrician from UCLA, Heather Forkey, director of the FACES Clinic, and Jordan Marmet from the University of Minnesota dive into the significance of trauma-informed care and relational health in pediatrics. They unpack how adverse childhood experiences impact teens and emphasize the need for clear communication in healthcare. The trio highlights challenges teens face with medical jargon and introduces strategies for effective communication to enhance their understanding and engagement in their own health.