
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

Dec 5, 2023 • 35min
Pediatrics Research Roundup, Preventing Harmful Noise Exposure – Ep. 183
In this episode Alex R. Kemper, MD, MPH, MS, FAAP, deputy editor of the journal Pediatrics offers a bird’s-eye view of the December issue. Hosts David Hill, MD, FAAP, and Joanna Parga-Belinkie, MD, FAAP, also speak with Sophie Balk, MD, FAAP, lead author of the latest policy statement and technical report on preventing harmful noise exposure. For resources go to aap.org/podcast.

Nov 21, 2023 • 32min
Preventing Preschool Expulsion, Examining Homelessness and Sexual Minority Youth - Ep. 182
In this episode P. Gail Williams, MD, FAAP, addresses early education and child care expulsion and the inequities it amplifies. Hosts David Hill, MD, FAAP, and Joanna Parga-Belinkie, MD, FAAP, also talk to Gilbert Gonzales, PhD, MHA, about the intersection of homelessness and sexual minority youth. For resources go to aap.org/podcast.

Nov 14, 2023 • 31min
Older Infant-Young Child 'Formulas,' Pediatric Firearm Injury Increase - Ep. 181
In this episode George Fuchs, MD, FAAP, explains that “toddler formulas” are not nutritionally complete and why the marketing of them is misleading. Hosts David Hill, MD, FAAP, and Joanna Parga-Belinkie, MD, FAAP, also talk to Jennifer Hoffmann, MD, FAAP, about an alarming rise in pediatric firearm injuries. And Brian Credo, MD, FAAP, joins for a “Giving Voice” segment about doctoring outside the clinic walls. For resources go to aap.org/podcast.

Nov 7, 2023 • 34min
Pediatrics Research Roundup, Reforming Medicaid and CHIP - Ep. 180
In this episode Rachel Moon, MD, FAAP, associate editor of digital media for the journal Pediatrics, shares a research roundup from the November issue. Hosts David Hill, MD, FAAP, and Joanna Parga-Belinkie, MD, FAAP, also talk to Jenni Kusma, MD, MS, FAAP, and Jean L. Raphael, MD, MPH, FAAP, about a new policy statement recommending foundational reforms to Medicaid and the Children’s Health Insurance Program or CHIP. For resources go to aap.org/podcast.

Oct 31, 2023 • 1h 1min
Practice-changing Articles from the 2023 National Conference Live Recording – Ep. 178
In this episode the editors of the journal Pediatrics come together for an extensive research roundup. Lewis First, MD, MS, FAAP, Rachel Moon, MD, FAAP, and Alex R. Kemper, MD, MPH, MS, 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 Washington, DC. They list the most downloaded articles from the last year and talk about how they can change the practice of pediatrics. For resources go to aap.org/podcast.

Oct 31, 2023 • 29min
National Conference and Exhibition Highlights -- Ep. 179
In this episode of the podcast, hosts David Hill, MD, FAAP, and Joanna Parga-Belinkie, MD, FAAP, recap the National Conference and Exhibition with a list of their favorite plenaries and sessions. For resources go to aap.org/podcast.

Oct 17, 2023 • 34min
Hearing Assessments Beyond Neonatal Screening, Virtual Driving to Predict Crashes – Ep. 177
In this episode Julia Hecht, MD, FAAP, explains the need for hearing assessments for infants, children and adolescents beyond the newborn screenings. Hosts David Hill, MD, FAAP, and Joanna Parga-Belinkie, MD, FAAP, also speak with Elizabeth Welshe, PhD, about how a virtual driving assessment for new drivers helped predict the likelihood of first crashes. For resources go to aap.org/podcast.

Oct 10, 2023 • 36min
Low-carb Diet Risks, Parenting and Nutrition in Siblings – Ep. 176
In this episode Tamara Hannon, MD, FAAP, explains the risks of low-carbohydrate diets for children and adolescents with or at risk of developing diabetes. Hosts David Hill, MD, FAAP, and Joanna Parga-Belinkie, MD, FAAP, also speak with Joshua Jeong, ScD, about his research on parenting and nutrition in low-resource communities. For resources go to aap.org/podcast.

Oct 3, 2023 • 36min
Pediatrics Research Roundup, HPV Vaccine at 9 – Ep. 175
In this episode Lewis First, MD, MS, FAAP, editor-in-chief of Pediatrics, is back for “First Up.” He offers a bird’s-eye view of what’s in the October issue of the journal. Hosts David Hill, MD, FAAP, and Joanna Parga-Belinkie, MD, FAAP, also speak with Sherri Zorn MD, FAAP, about preventing HPV cancers by starting HPV vaccination at age 9. For resources go to aap.org/podcast.

Sep 26, 2023 • 30min
Corporal Punishment in Schools, ADHD Medication Errors – Ep. 174
In this episode Mandy Atlee Allison, MD, MSPH, MEd, FAAP, a lead author on an updated policy statement on corporal punishment in schools, explains how pediatricians can advocate for patients and families. Hosts David Hill, MD, FAAP, and Joanna Parga-Belinkie, MD, FAAP, also speak with Natalie I. Rine, PharmD, BCPS, BCCCP, about her research on ADHD medication errors. For resources go to aap.org/podcast.