In this special episode of the Colorectal Quiz, Drs. Marc Levitt and Jason Frischer are joined by Dr. Todd Ponsky and Em Gootee for a behind-the-scenes look at how AI is supporting medical education. The topic of this quiz: Collaborating for Kids: Colorectal & Pelvic Solutions. What’s unique about this episode? Everything after the intro was generated using NotebookLM, an AI tool that helped synthesize notes, transcripts, and case studies into an engaging, educational format. Key Highlights:

• Case-Based Learning: A multidisciplinary team approach to treating children with complex colorectal and pelvic conditions.
• Building the Right Team: The importance of urologists, gynecologists, psychologists, and colorectal surgeons working together to improve outcomes.
• International Collaboration: How programs like the Pediatric Colorectal and Pelvic Learning Consortium (PCPLC) are advancing global standards of care.
• Family-Centered Care: Strategies for improving communication with families and providing continuity as patients transition into adulthood.
• Innovative Communication: A glimpse into the future of podcasting and education in pediatric surgery.

This episode blends expert insight with cutting-edge technology to show what’s possible when collaboration meets innovation.

Alejandra Vilanova-Sánchez, Julie Choueiki, Caitlin A. Smith, Susan Callicot, Jason S. Frischer, Marc A. Levitt. Creating a collaborative program for the care of children with colorectal and pelvic problems. Seminars in Pediatric Surgery 29 (202) 150985.