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Dr Cristiane Ueno visits the studio as we consider fertility issues in medicine. Trainees face delayed childbearing, restrictive leave policies, financial pressure, and demanding schedules… all of which drive up infertility risk. We consider solutions that support medical professionals now — and their families in the future. We hope you can join us!

The Holocaust remains one of history’s darkest chapters. It also stands as one of medicine’s greatest ethical failures. Dr Dara Albert and Dr Ashley Fernandes visit the studio as we consider the physicians who were leaders, collaborators, and decision-makers in the atrocities of Nazi Germany. We’ll consider the roots of these ethical breaches, the culture of medicine that enabled them, and the continuing responsibility of physicians to protect the dignity, rights, and lives of every patient.

Erica Banta returns to the studio as we consider the third pillar of emotional intelligence: social awareness. This skill helps us recognize and understand the emotions, needs, and concerns of other people. We’ll explore how social awareness supports compassionate clinical care, strengthens teamwork, and enhances leadership within healthcare organizations. We hope you can join us!

Dr Sudarshan Jadcherla visits the studio as we consider gastroesophageal reflux in babies. We explore the difference between GER and GERD, including their symptoms, diagnosis, and management. We hope you can join us!

Dr Elise Berlan and Jo Taylor visit the studio as we explore contraception care and counseling… for teenagers. Discover evidence-based updates from the AAP and CDC, effective counseling strategies, and tackling misinformation online. We hope you can join us!

Dr Ashley Fernandes visits the studio as we consider professionalism in healthcare. It’s a core value in medicine… but what does it mean and why does it matter? We explore the nature of professional behavior, including its ethical foundations and potential harms when neglected. We hope you can join us!

Dr Homa Amini and Dr Beau Meyer visit the studio as we consider dental infections in children and teenagers. We explore their cause, symptoms, and management… along with prevention strategies and antibiotic stewardship. We hope you can join us!

Drs Kelsey Schmuhl, Amy JZ, and Jen Berg visit the studio as we consider smoking cessation in teenagers. We explore the scope of nicotine use disorder and strategies for prevention, diagnosis, and management. We hope you can join us!

Erica Banta returns to the studio as we consider the second pillar of emotional intelligence: self-management. This skill leads to better patient outcomes, stronger teamwork, and a more fulfilling career in medicine. We hope you can join us!

Dr Kelly Kelleher visits the studio as we consider the current state of child health care in America. He recently served on a National Academy of Medicine Committee tasked with identifying opportunities for reform… and recommending evidence-based solutions for improvement. Tune in to learn more!

Drs Rena Kasick and Karen Allen visit the studio as we consider resident autonomy. The educational journey to become a pediatrician takes 11-14 years. An important milestone along the way is transitioning from supervised to autonomous practice. This is a long but important process, one that strives to develop competent physicians while keeping patients safe and improving medical and educational outcomes. We hope you can join us!

Dr Dave Stukus visits the studio for an updated discussion on food allergies. We explore their cause, symptoms, diagnosis, management, and prevention. We hope you can join us!

Drs Megan Schaefer, Anne Dawson, and Jennie David visit the studio as we consider the impact of social media on children’s emotional well-being. We explore risks and benefits, offer recommendations for families, schools, and communities… and dig into the research that supports our discussion. We hope you can join us!

Drs Roopali Bapat and Berkeley Bennett visit the studio as we consider clinical pathways in pediatric medicine. How are pathways developed, implemented, evaluated, and updated? Where are they useful? What are their benefits… and pitfalls? Tune in to find out!

The sports medicine team visits the studio as we consider common knee injuries in student athletes. We explore the cause, diagnosis, management, and prevention of patellofemoral pain syndrome, Osgood-Schlatter disease, Sinding-Larsen-Johansson syndrome, meniscal tears, patellar dislocation, and your everyday sprains and strains. We hope you can join us!