Pediatrics On Call

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By: 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.

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Receiving and Assessing Immigrant Children Seeking US Humanitarian Protection, Child Exploitation Through Parental Online Sharing
#306
Today at 9:00 AM

In this episode, J. Raul Gutierrez, MD, MPH, FAAP, discusses the ways the U.S. immigration system fails   immigrant children and families seeking humanitarian protection. David Hill, MD, FAAP, and Joanna Parga-Belinkie, MD, FAAP, also speak with Cameron Rosenthal, MD, FAAP, about child exploitation through online parental sharing or "sharenting" and the role of the pediatric provider. For resources go to aap.org/podcast.


Pediatrics Research Roundup, The Role of the School Nurse in Providing Health Services
#305
09/01/2026

In this episode, Alex Kemper, MD, MPH, MS, FAAP, editor-in-chief of the journal Pediatrics, offers a sampling from the September issue. David Hill, MD, FAAP, and Joanna Parga-Belinkie, MD, FAAP, also speak with Sonja O'Leary, MD, FAAP, about the role of the school nurse in providing health services. For resources go to aap.org/podcast.


Meet the AAP President-Elect Candidates
#304
08/25/2026

In this episode, Lois Lee, MD, MPH, FAAP, and Wanda Barfield, MD, MPH, 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.


Proposed Changes to Pediatric Fellowships; Bullying, Suicidality and Opioid-Specific Risks in U.S. Adolescents
#303
08/18/2026

In this episode, David Turner, MD, FAAP, discusses the American Board of Pediatrics' proposed changes to pediatric fellowships. David Hill, MD, FAAP, and Joanna Parga-Belinkie, MD, FAAP, also speak with Mario Morales, PhD, about bullying, suicidality and opioid-specific risks in U.S. adolescents. For resources go to aap.org/podcast.


The Role of the Pediatrician to Promote Effective Approaches for Child and Adolescent Nutrition in Schools, Capacity Strain in U.S. Children's Hospitals
#302
08/11/2026

In this episode, Elizabeth Zmuda, MD, FAAP, discusses the role of the pediatrician to promote effective approaches for child and adolescent nutrition in schools. David Hill, MD, FAAP, and Joanna Parga-Belinkie, MD, FAAP, also speak with Elizabeth Kuhn, MD, MSHP, about capacity strain in U.S. children's hospitals. For resources go to aap.org/podcast.


Pediatrics Research Roundup, Social Inequities in High-Risk Neonatal Care Delivery
#301
08/04/2026

In this episode, Rachel Moon MD, FAAP, associate editor of blogs for Pediatrics, offers a rundown of the August issue. David Hill, MD, FAAP, and Joanna Parga-Belinkie, MD, FAAP, also speak with Valencia Walker, MD, FAAP, about social inequities in high-risk neonatal care delivery. For resources go to aap.org/podcast.


Treatment of Iron Deficiency in Infants, Children and Adolescents, Built Environmental Factors Linked to Fatal Motor Vehicle Collisions Among U.S. Children
#300
07/28/2026

In this episode, Jackie Powers, MD, MS, FAAP, discusses the prevention and treatment of iron deficiency in infants, children and adolescents. David Hill, MD, FAAP, and Joanna Parga-Belinkie, MD, FAAP, also speak with Daniel Smolyak, PhD, about built environmental factors linked to fatal motor vehicle collisions among U.S. children. For resources go to aap.org/podcast.


Generational Health with Drs. Cheryl and Destiny Tolliver
#299
07/21/2026

In this episode of the special series, "Generational Health," hosts David Hill, MD, FAAP, and Joanna Parga-Belinkie, MD, FAAP, interview Cheryl Tolliver, MD, FAAP, and her daughter, Dr. Destiny Tolliver, MD, FAAP. They discuss what inspired them to pursue careers in pediatrics and their commitment to providing care to underserved populations. For resources go to aap.org/podcast.


Pediatrics Research Roundup, Messaging About Vitamin K
#298
07/14/2026

In this episode, Andrea Cruz, MD, MPH, FAAP, deputy editor for Pediatrics, offers a rundown of the July issue. David Hill, MD, FAAP, and Joanna Parga-Belinkie, MD, FAAP, also interview Karen Puopolo, MD, PhD, FAAP, on how to talk about Vitamin K. For resources go to aap.org/podcast.


Gender Pay Equity, Adolescent Knowledge and STI Testing
#297
06/23/2026

In this episode, Eva Catenaccio, MD, FAAP, discusses gender pay equity in pediatrics. David Hill, MD, FAAP, and Joanna Parga-Belinkie, MD, FAAP, also speak with Lauren Chernick, MD, FAAP, about minor consent laws, adolescent knowledge and STI testing. For resources go to aap.org/podcast.


Generic and Biosimilar Prescribing in Children and Adolescents, The Use of Maternal Vaccinations and Monoclonal Antibodies for the Prevention of RSV
#296
06/16/2026

In this episode, the late John Routt Reigart, MD, FAAP, discusses generic and biosimilar prescribing in children and adolescents. David Hill, MD, FAAP, and Joanna Parga-Belinkie, MD, FAAP, also speak with Christina Rostad MD, FAAP, about the use of maternal vaccinations and monoclonal antibodies for the prevention of RSV. For resources go to aap.org/podcast.


Nonemergency Acute Care Delivered Outside of the Medical Home, Cleaning Product-Related Injuries Treated in U.S. Emergency Departments: 2007 – 2022
#295
06/09/2026

In this episode, Lisa Kafer, MD, FAAP, discusses nonemergency acute care delivered outside of the medical home. David Hill, MD, FAAP, and Joanna Parga-Belinkie, MD, FAAP, also speak with Lara McKenzie, PhD, MA, FAAHB, about cleaning product-related injuries treated in U.S. emergency departments. For resources go to aap.org/podcast.


Pediatrics Research Roundup, The Crucial Role of Recess in School
#294
06/02/2026

In this episode, Alex Kemper, MD, MPH, MS, FAAP, editor-in-chief of the journal Pediatrics, offers a sampling from the June issue. David Hill, MD, FAAP, and Joanna Parga-Belinkie, MD, FAAP, also speak with Robert Murray, MD, FAAP about the crucial role of recess in school. For resources go to aap.org/podcast.


Prevention of Drowning, Pediatric Workforce Shortages
#293
05/26/2026

In this episode, Rohit Shenoi, MD, FAAP, discusses prevention of drowning. David Hill, MD, FAAP, and Joanna Parga-Belinkie, MD, FAAP, also speak with Robert Vinci, MD, FAAP, about an initiative to address pediatric workforce shortages. For resources go to aap.org/podcast.


Preparation for Pediatric Emergencies in the Office, A Family-Focused Approach to Weight Management
#292
05/19/2026

In this episode, Patricia Cantrell, MD, FAAP, discusses preparation for pediatric emergencies in the office. David Hill, MD, FAAP, and Joanna Parga-Belinkie, MD, FAAP, also speak with Joey Skelton, MD, MS, FAAP, about a family-focused approach to weight management. For resources go to aap.org/podcast. 


Principles for Health Information Technology to Support and Protect Adolescent Confidentiality, Consensus Recommendations for Antiracist Child Health Research
#291
05/12/2026

In this episode, Eli Lourie, MD, MBI, FAAP, discusses principles for health information technology to support and protect adolescent confidentiality. David Hill, MD, FAAP, and Joanna Parga-Belinkie, MD, FAAP, also speak with Diana Montoya-Williams, MD, FAAP, and Kate Wallis, MD, MPH, FAAP, about consensus recommendations for antiracist child health research. For resources go to aap.org/podcast.


Pediatrics Research Roundup, Approaching Healthy Mental and Emotional Development
#290
05/05/2026

In this episode, Rachel Moon MD, FAAP, associate editor of blogs for Pediatrics, offers a rundown of the May issue. David Hill, MD, FAAP, and Joanna Parga-Belinkie, MD, FAAP, also speak with Evelyn Berger-Jenkins, MD, MPH, FAAP, about a framework for approaching healthy mental and emotional development in pediatrics. For resources go to aap.org/podcast.


Generational Health with Dr. Adam Ratner and Samantha Ratner
#289
04/28/2026

In this episode of the special series, "Generational Health," hosts David Hill, MD, FAAP, and Joanna Parga-Belinkie, MD, FAAP, interview Adam Ratner, MD, MPH, FAAP, and his daughter Samantha Ratner. They discuss Adam's career and why Samantha was inspired to pursue medical school and a future in pediatrics. For resources go to aap.org/podcast.


Pediatric Readiness in the Emergency Department, Operationalizing Equity in Clinical Guidance
#288
04/21/2026

In this episode, Kate Remick, MD, FAAP, discusses pediatric readiness in the emergency department. David Hill, MD, FAAP, and Joanna Parga-Belinkie, MD, FAAP, also speak with Joseph Wright, MD, MPH, FAAP, and Elyse Portillo, MD, MPH, FAAP, about operationalizing equity in clinical guidance. For resources go to aap.org/podcast.


Generational Health with Drs. John and David Hill
#287
04/14/2026

In this episode of the special series, "Generational Health," hosts David Hill, MD, FAAP, and Joanna Parga-Belinkie, MD, FAAP, interview David's father, John Hill, MD, FAAP. They discuss what drew Dr. John Hill to pursue a career in pediatrics, how his career influenced his son and what inspires both Drs. Hill about each other.  For resources go to aap.org/podcast.


Pediatrics Research Roundup, Diagnosis and Management of Faltering Weight
#286
04/07/2026

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.


Pathways to Pediatrics with Dr. Diana Montoya-Williams
#6
03/31/2026

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.


The Effects of Armed Conflict on Children and Adolescents, Short-Term Medicaid Utilization Associated with an Advanced Primary Care Model
#284
03/10/2026

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.


Pediatrics Research Roundup, Best Practices for Research with American Indian and Alaska Native Communities
#6
03/03/2026

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.


Hospital Pediatrics Research Roundup, Critical Elements for the Pediatric Periprocedural Anesthesia Environment
#282
02/24/2026

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.


Caring for Immigrant Families During ICE Raids: A Pediatrician's Role
#281
02/17/2026

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.


Pathways to Pediatrics with Dr. Peter Asante
Pathways to Pediatrics with Dr. Peter Asante episode artwork
#280
02/10/2026

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. 


Pediatrics Research Roundup, Providing Medical Care for Parents During the Pediatric Visit
#279
02/03/2026

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.


Understanding the AAP Vaccine Recommendations
Understanding the AAP Vaccine Recommendations episode artwork
#278
01/27/2026

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.


Digital Ecosystems for Children and Adolescents, Literacy and Developmental Screening of Preschool-Aged Children During Primary Care
#277
01/27/2026

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.


Pediatrics Research Roundup, Promoting Human Milk and Breastfeeding for the Very Low Birth Weight Infant
#276
01/20/2026

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.


Pathways to Pediatrics with Dr. Andrew Racine
#275
01/13/2026

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.


Pathways to Pediatrics with Dr. Cora Breuner
#274
12/23/2025

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.


Financing of Home Health Care, Partnering With Caregivers in Bereavement Research
#273
12/16/2025

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.


Pediatrics Research Roundup, Strategies for Vaccine Communication
#272
12/09/2025

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.


Updated Recommendations for COVID-19 Vaccines, The Use of Buprenorphine for the Treatment of Opioid Use Disorder in Young People
#271
11/25/2025

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.


Interim Guidance on Leucovorin, 25th Anniversary of PediaLink®
#270
11/18/2025

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.


Toolkit to Support School Health Information Sharing, Discrepancies Between Parent and Child Reports of Social Media Use
#269
11/11/2025

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.


Pediatrics Research Roundup, The Role of Pediatric Psychiatric Units
#268
11/04/2025

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.

 


Management of Food Allergies in Schools, Neonatal Resuscitation Program
#267
10/28/2025

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.