PediaCast CME: Pediatric Podcasts for Providers

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.

Dr John Mahan joins Dr Mike in the PediaCast Studio to discuss difficult learners in medical education. We introduce adult learning theory and unpack tools of the trade, including feedback, feedforward and coaching. We discuss Carl Rogers’ thoughts on effective facilitating and provide concrete ways to assess and intervene when encountering learners who are slow, rude and unmotivated.

Join Dr Mike Patrick and Dr Anup Patel in the PediaCast Studio as they discuss Medical Marijuana. We cover the latest legal issues surrounding cannabis, current evidence regarding risks and benefits, and the types and availability of specific marijuana-based products. Learn the history of marijuana as a medical treatment and gain an understanding of its future.

You have five minutes with your learner… five minutes to actively listen to their presentation, provide feedback and leave them with a new pearl of knowledge. But how do you make the five minutes count? And what is the cumulative effect of these short interactions? Join Dr Mike Patrick and Dr Karyn Kassis as they discuss micro-teaching in medical education. It’s a great conversation for anyone who precepts learners in a clinical environment!

Dr Donna Caniano joins Dr Mike in the PediaCast Studio for this inaugural episode of PediaCast CME. We introduce this new podcast for pediatric healthcare providers by discussing the concept of doctors teaching doctors. Topics include medical mentorship, physician networking, staying current, maintenance of board certification, translating research into clinical practice and the best ways to provide patient education with evidence-based resources. Welcome to our new show!