In this episode of the special series, “Pathways to Pediatrics,” hosts David Hill, MD, FAAP, and Joanna Parga-Belinkie, MD, FAAP, interview Chineze Ebo, MD. Dr. Ebo talks about how her mother’s work as a doctor inspired her own career choice. She also describes her work with Next Gen Pediatricians, a national mentorship program geared toward providing guidance, support, and networking to UIM Pediatric Residency Applicants. For resources go to aap.org/podcast.

In this episode Lewis First, MD, MS, FAAP, editor-in-chief of Pediatrics, is back for “First Up.” He offers a bird’s-eye view of what’s in the December issue of the journal. Hosts David Hill, MD, FAAP, and Joanna Parga-Belinkie, MD, FAAP, also speak with Kimberly Montez, MD, MPH, FAAP, about new policy from the AAP urging paid family and medical leave for all families. For resources go to aap.org/podcast.

In this episode Greg Canty, MD, FAAP, describes the growth of cheerleading as a competitive sport and the need for pediatricians to be aware of potential injuries. Hosts David Hill, MD, FAAP, and Joanna Parga-Belinkie, MD, FAAP, also speak with Aditi Vasan, MD, MSHP, about families’ access to government nutrition programs. For resources go to aap.org/podcast.

In this episode Andy Spooner, MD, FAAP, suggests ways the Electronic Health Record can be improved for pediatrics. Hosts David Hill, MD, FAAP, and Joanna Parga-Belinkie, MD, FAAP, also speak with Michael Puente, MD, FAAP, about negative depictions of strabismus in animated films. For resources go to aap.org/podcast.

In this episode Ryan Padrez, MD, FAAP, and Susanna Jain, MD, explain how suspension and expulsion from school have long-term effects on health and well-being. Hosts David Hill, MD, FAAP, and Joanna Parga-Belinkie, MD, FAAP, also speak with Lauren Burgoon, MD, about reinforcing health literacy in every patient visit. For resources go to aap.org/podcast.

In this episode Alex R. Kemper, MD, MPH, MS, FAAP, deputy editor of the journal Pediatrics, offers a bird’s-eye view of the November issue. Hosts David Hill, MD, FAAP, and Joanna Parga-Belinkie, MD, FAAP, also speak with Ritu Banerjee, MD, PhD, FAAP, about curbing antibiotic use in agriculture. For resources go to aap.org/podcast.

In this episode Perri Klass, MD, FAAP, describes how reading aloud to children enhances literacy while building relational health and how pediatricians can use books to assess child development. Hosts David Hill, MD, FAAP, and Joanna Parga-Belinkie, MD, FAAP, also speak with Lisa Costello, MD, MPH, FAAP, about the value of voting and encouraging patients and caregivers to exercise their rights. For resources go to aap.org/podcast.

In this episode Scott Hadland, MD, MPH, MS, FAAP, and Rita Agarwal, MD, FAAP, explain the first-ever clinical practice guideline on safely prescribing opioids to children and teens. Hosts David Hill, MD, FAAP, and Joanna Parga-Belinkie, MD, FAAP, also speak with Hilary Brown, PhD, about her research on how maternal disability affects children’s access to health care. For resources go to aap.org/podcast.

In this episode of the podcast, hosts David Hill, MD, FAAP, and Joanna Parga-Belinkie, MD, FAAP, recap the National Conference and Exhibition with a list of their favorite plenaries and sessions. For resources go to aap.org/podcast.

In this episode the editors of the journal Pediatrics come together for an extensive research roundup. Lewis First, MD, MS, FAAP, Rachel Moon, MD, FAAP, and Alex R. Kemper, MD, MPH, MS, FAAP, join hosts David Hill, MD, FAAP, and Joanna Parga-Belinkie, MD, FAAP, for a live recording in front of a studio audience at the National Conference and Exhibition in Orlando, Fla. They list the most downloaded articles from the last year and talk about how they can change the practice of pediatrics. For resources go to aap.org/podcast.