Pediatrics On Call
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.
Episodes
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Mar 31, 2026 • 19min
Pathways to Pediatrics with Dr. Diana Montoya-Williams – Ep. 285
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.
Mar 10, 2026 • 30min
The Effects of Armed Conflict on Children and Adolescents, Short-Term Medicaid Utilization Associated with an Advanced Primary Care Model – Ep. 284
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.
Mar 3, 2026 • 28min
Pediatrics Research Roundup, Best Practices for Research with American Indian and Alaska Native Communities – Ep. 283
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.
Feb 24, 2026 • 29min
Hospital Pediatrics Research Roundup, Critical Elements for the Pediatric Periprocedural Anesthesia Environment – Ep. 282
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.
Feb 17, 2026 • 22min
Caring for Immigrant Families During ICE Raids: A Pediatrician's Role – Ep. 281
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.
Feb 10, 2026 • 28min
Pathways to Pediatrics with Dr. Peter Asante
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.
Feb 3, 2026 • 34min
Pediatrics Research Roundup, Providing Medical Care for Parents During the Pediatric Visit – Ep. 279
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.
Jan 27, 2026 • 29min
Digital Ecosystems for Children and Adolescents, Literacy and Developmental Screening of Preschool-Aged Children During Primary Care – Ep. 277
Sarah Bodie, a general pediatrician leading school-based literacy work, and Tiffany Munzer, a developmental pediatrician focused on children and technology, discuss digital ecosystems and preschool screening. They explore how digital design, AI, and family media strategies affect kids. They also compare literacy screening with developmental screening in primary care and describe workflows to close literacy gaps.
Jan 27, 2026 • 20min
Understanding the AAP Vaccine Recommendations – Ep. 278
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.
Jan 20, 2026 • 44min
Pediatrics Research Roundup, Promoting Human Milk and Breastfeeding for the Very Low Birth Weight Infant – Ep. 276
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.
