Pediatrics On Call

In this episode, Andrea Cruz, MD, MPH, FAAP, deputy editor for Pediatrics, offers a rundown of the April issue. David Hill, MD, FAAP, and Joanna Parga-Belinkie, MD, FAAP, also speak with Hans Kersten, MD, FAAP, about the diagnosis and management of faltering weight. 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 Diana Montoya-Williams, MD, FAAP. Dr. Montoya-Williams talks about moving to the U.S. from Colombia as a child and how this influenced her research in the immigrant health experience. For resources go to aap.org/podcast.

In this episode, Anik Patel, MD, FAAP, discusses the effects of armed conflict on children and adolescents. David Hill, MD, FAAP, and Joanna Parga-Belinkie, MD, FAAP, also speak with Katie Piwnica-Worms, MD, MHS, about short-term Medicaid utilization associated with an advanced primary care model. For resources go to aap.org/podcast.

In this episode, Alex Kemper, MD, MPH, MS, FAAP, editor-in-chief of the journal Pediatrics, offers a sampling from the March issue. David Hill, MD, FAAP, and Joanna Parga-Belinkie, MD, FAAP, also speak with Allison Empey, MD, FAAP, about considerations in research with American Indian and Alaska Native communities. For resources go to aap.org/podcast.

In this episode, Patrick Brady, MD, MSc, FAAP, editor-in-chief for Hospital Pediatrics, offers a rundown of the February issue. David Hill, MD, FAAP, and Joanna Parga-Belinkie, MD, FAAP, also speak with Justin Long, MD, FAAP, about critical elements for the pediatric periprocedural anesthesia environment. For resources go to aap.org/podcast.

In this bonus episode, Sural Shah, MD, MPH, FAAP, discusses the impact of immigration enforcement on children. David Hill, MD, FAAP, and Joanna Parga-Belinkie, MD, FAAP, ask about how pediatricians can support families affected by U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) and U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) raids as well as the conditions of detention centers. 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 Peter Asante, MD, FAAP. Dr. Asante talks about his experience growing up in Rhode Island and Ghana, how music has shaped his life and his commitment to advocacy and adolescent health.

In this episode, Rachel Moon, MD, FAAP, associate editor of blogs for Pediatrics, offers a rundown of the February issue. David Hill, MD, FAAP, and Joanna Parga-Belinkie, MD, FAAP, also speak with Steven Bondi, MD, JD, FAAP, about providing medical care for parents during the pediatric visit. For resources go to aap.org/podcast.

In this episode, Tiffany Munzer, MD, FAAP, discusses the impact of digital ecosystems on children and adolescents. David Hill, MD, FAAP, and Joanna Parga-Belinkie, MD, FAAP, also speak with Sara Bode, MD, FAAP, about the comparison of literacy and developmental screening of preschool-aged children during primary care. For resources go to aap.org/podcast.

In this bonus episode, Pia Pannaraj, MD, MPH, FAAP, breaks down the CDC's new vaccine recommendations. David Hill, MD, FAAP, and Joanna Parga-Belinkie, MD, FAAP, ask about how the changes differ from the AAP's recommendations and what the possible ramifications are for public health. For resources go to aap.org/podcast.

In this episode, Andrea Cruz, MD, MPH, FAAP, deputy editor for Pediatrics, offers a rundown of the January issue. David Hill, MD, FAAP, and Joanna Parga-Belinkie, MD, FAAP, also speak with Meg Parker, MD, MPH, FAAP, about promoting human milk and breastfeeding for the very low birth weight infant. 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 new AAP President Andrew Racine, MD, PhD, FAAP. Dr. Racine talks about his experience living in Tanzania, practicing medicine in the Bronx and his vision for the AAP in 2026. 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 Cora Breuner, MD, MPH, FAAP. Dr. Breuner talks about how her time in the Navy inspired her to pursue a career as a pediatrician. She discusses her passions for Zumba, art and music, and how personal loss and a health crisis shaped her approach to care. For resources go to aap.org/podcast.

In this episode, Carolyn Foster, MD, FAAP, discusses the financing of pediatric home health care. David Hill, MD, FAAP, and Joanna Parga-Belinkie, MD, FAAP, also speak with Emily Johnston, MD, and Sarah McCarthy, PhD, about partnering with caregivers in bereavement research. For resources go to aap.org/podcast.

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 25th 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 resuscitation 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 pressing issues facing pediatricians during a turbulent time in public health.

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.

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.

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 rundown 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 life 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 pediatricians 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 Andrew Garner, MD, PhD, FAAP, and Robert Saul, MD, FAAP, about the different environmental and biological factors 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 means 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 nicotine analogues. For resources go to aap.org/podcast.

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 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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

In this episode Moira Szilagyi, MD, PhD, FAAP, and Heather Forkey, MD, FAAP, discuss the new AAP National Center for Relational Health and Trauma-informed Care. David Hill, MD, FAAP, and Joanna Parga-Belinkie, MD, FAAP, also speak with Jordan Marmet, MD, FAAP, and Aarabhi Rajagopal, MD, FAAP, about how medical jargon can be confusing for teens. For resources go to aap.org/podcast.

In this episode Laura Sigman, MD, FAAP, discusses having conversations with patients about adverse medical events. David Hill, MD, FAAP, and Joanna Parga-Belinkie, MD, FAAP, also speak with Rebekah Levine Coley, PhD, about new trends in adolescents' risky behaviors. For resources go to aap.org/podcast.

In this episode Rachel Moon, MD, FAAP, associate editor of digital media for the journal Pediatrics, shares a research roundup from the April issue. David Hill, MD, FAAP, and Joanna Parga-Belinkie, MD, FAAP, also speak with Adam Ratner, MD, MPH, FAAP, and Nitya Shah, MD, FAAP, about having difficult conversations with families about a diagnosis of congenital syphilis and other diseases. For resources go to aap.org/podcast.