Academic Pediatrics Podcast
Academic Pediatrics Podcast
Academic Pediatrics
Experts discuss recent literature relevant to child health. Features interviews with article authors. Intro music credit Milo Simon.
In the Moment - Shalese Shell, Kimberly Woodman, Alexander Lalisan, and Allison Silverstein: Beyond the Numbers
The authors read their recent piece in Academic Pediatrics. The written version is available at the journal webpage here: https://www.academicpedsjnl.net/article/S1876-2859(26)00103-8/fulltext
May 12
12 min
In the Moment - Victor Do: Can This Family Manage? Learning to Ask Different Questions
Dr. Do reads his piece in available in press at Academic Pediatrics: Can This Family Manage? Learning to Ask Different Questions 10.1016/j.acap.2026.103322
Apr 14
9 min
In the Moment - Saachi Jhandi: Getting Dressed
Saachi Jhandi reads her piece titled Getting Dressed.  Read the article here: https://www.academicpedsjnl.net/article/S1876-2859(25)00408-5/abstract
Jan 14
8 min
Challenges, and strategies for recruiting adolescent study participants online
First author Dr. Sarah Cha and editor Dr. Bob Jacobson discuss recruiting adolescent patients for research based on a the article in press: Successful Digital Recruitment of Adolescents for Population-Based Research: A Case Study of Methods and Strategies www.academicpedsjnl.net/article/S1876-2859(25)00406-1/ Discussion includes  Strategies to avoid fraudulent enrollment Waving parental consent for sensitive study topics Social media based advertisement and child specific challenges The value of a youth advisory group  Read the original study on vaping cessation here: https://jamanetwork.com/journals/jama/fullarticle/2822082#250169968 Other work referenced by Dr. Cha is available from the Truth Initiative: https://truthinitiative.org/
Jan 1
39 min
In the Moment-  Grace Black: When Two Worlds Collide
Dr. Black reads her piece "When Two Worlds Collide". Read article online here: https://www.academicpedsjnl.net/article/S1876-2859(24)00479-0/fulltext
Dec 15, 2025
9 min
Asking Good Consult Questions
Nuts and Bolts editor Dr. Jerri Rose interviews the first author Dr. Matthew Thomas on his faculty development article Consult Questions: Communication is Key. This two page handout is great for posting in your workrooms or for use in faculty development session. See the article here: https://www.academicpedsjnl.net/article/S1876-2859(24)00163-3/abstract
Dec 1, 2025
22 min
In the Moment - Time Without Edges: Presence and Passage in the PICU
A collection of exploring the concept of time from various dimensions from a medical humanities program. Includes seven pieces by authors Idan Yoel, MD, Lydia I. Healy, MD, MSc, RCPI, Dyla Ginter, MD, FRCPC, Faizeen Zafar, MBBS, MS, Mariam Naguib, MD, Roxanne Kirsch, MD, MBE, Briseida Mema, MD, MHPE.    Read the original article here: https://www.academicpedsjnl.net/article/S1876-2859(25)00373-0/abstract
Nov 18, 2025
15 min
Pediatricians and Climate Change Advocacy
Senior author Dr. Naomi Bardach discusses her piece in press at Academic Pediatrics on pediatrics leaders perspectives on our role in climate change advocacy.  Read the full piece here: https://www.academicpedsjnl.net/article/S1876-2859(25)00359-6/abstract Other references mentioned in the discussion: Healthcare without harm https://noharm.org/ The Medical Society Consortium on Climate and Health: https://medsocietiesforclimatehealth.org/ Frameworks institute climate reference: https://www.frameworksinstitute.org/issues/climate-change-and-environment/ AAP Policy statement: https://doi.org/10.1542/peds.2023-065504
Nov 3, 2025
21 min
In the Moment: Shreepada Tripathy - When the Right Call Doesn't Feel Like Enough
Dr. Tripathy reads his essay, "When the Right Call Doesn't Feel Like Enough" Available online here: 10.1016/j.acap.2025.103120
Oct 15, 2025
6 min
In the Moment: The Brown Envelope -Saba Fatima
Dr Saba Fatima reads her piece, "The Brown Envelope." Read the full piece here: www.academicpedsjnl.net/article/S1876-2859(25)00363-8/fulltext
Sep 17, 2025
9 min
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