Dr John Mahan and Dr Karyn Kassis visit Dr Mike in the PediaCast Studio for a discussion on mentoring relationships in academic medicine. We define the relationship, identify several types of mentors, and outline best practices for mentoring programs… ones that boost career satisfaction and promote success. We hope you can join us!

Dr Rohan Henry stops by the PediaCast Studio to talk about Type 2 Diabetes. We consider the rising incidence of the disease, discuss screening protocols, and detail how to make a diagnosis… along with management options and prevention strategies. Be sure to join us!

Dr Jack Kopechek joins Dr Mike in the PediaCast Studio for a discussion on critical reflection. This time-honored skill is essential for anyone who wishes to develop critical thinking, improve diagnostic reasoning, enhance professionalism, advance communication, enjoy personal well-being and avoid burnout. Find out what’s involved and how to overcome the barriers in our faculty development podcast.

Dr Peter Minneci joins Dr Mike in the PediaCast Studio for a discussion on the non-operative approach to appendicitis in children. We also cover the pathophysiology, symptoms, exam findings, differential diagnosis, work-up and surgical management of appendicitis. Join us and earn FREE AMA PRA Category 1 Credit™ as we kick off a new year of PediaCast CME!

Danielle Ruben joins Dr Mike for a discussion on work-life balance. How do you assess your work-life balance? What happens when it’s off? What effects does it have—not only on YOU, but on your family, patients and colleagues? What adjustments are on the table? And how do you go about prioritizing and executing them? This is an important podcast, especially if you have that unsettled feeling… the one that leads to stress, anxiety, depression and burnout. Be sure to join us!

Dr Ann Pakalnis and Dr Howard Jacobs join Dr Mike in the PediaCast Studio for a comprehensive look at migraine and tension-type headaches in children and adolescents. We cover epidemiology, pathophysiology, symptoms, differential diagnosis, work up, treatment and prevention. Also… hot topics in headache research. We hope you can join us!

Dr Jamie Fox (Duke University) joins Dr Mike in the PediaCast Studio for a discussion on Evidence-Based Medicine (EBM). We define EBM, explain its importance, and identify barriers that prevent its incorporation into practice. We cover 4 tools which make it easier to bring EBM to the point-of-care, including PubMed, Cochrane, DynaMed and Google Scholar… and we provide opportunity for listeners to follow along and practice using these tools. We also describe ways practitioners can champion EBM with their colleagues and patients/families. We hope you can join us!

Dr David Axelson joins Dr Mike in the PediaCast Studio for part two of our series on the diagnosis and management of psychiatric disorders in the primary care setting. This week’s topics include childhood depression, bipolar disorder, anxiety disorders (including generalized anxiety, panic attacks, obsessive-compulsive disorder, separation anxiety, social anxiety), psychosis and schizophrenia.

Dr Kristina Jiner joins Dr Mike in the PediaCast Studio to talk about successful integration of mental health services in primary care pediatrics. We also cover the latest treatment guidelines for ADHD and the diagnosis and management of oppositional defiant disorder and aggression. We’ll continue the conversation in episode 007 with a focus on mood disorders, anxiety and schizophrenia.

Dr Stacy Fischer and Dr Naomi Kertesz join Dr Mike in the PediaCast Studio to discuss ways of refining the pre-participation sports physical by including anticipatory guidance for concussions, sudden cardiac death and the female athlete triad.