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.
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 tra…
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 P…
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-Belin…
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 Exh…
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 c…
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, als…
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 Jes…
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, an…
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. D…
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…
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, …
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…
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 Mega…
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, FA…
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, M…
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, …
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-…
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 ta…
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 Parg…
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 L…