Virtual Curbside

Guest Angelo Giardino, MD, FAAP Host Paul Wirkus, MD, FAAP. This week's episode is Angelo’s Book Club discussing two books by Leslie Crutchfield: How Change Happens & Forces for Good. Don't miss a great conversation about what makes a great social movement, being Leaderful and a bonus recommendation by Paul Wirkus. For more information visit vCurb.com.

Guest Con Yee Ling, MD, FAAP Host Paul Wirkus, MD, FAAP. In episode 3 Guidelines and ACOG recommendations are discussed. Early diagnosis, resistance patterns, and changes in calculator are also covered.

Guest Con Yee Ling, MD, FAAP Host Paul Wirkus, MD, FAAP. In episode 2 Group B Strep, screening or risk-based approach and guidelines/revisions are discussed. Send questions to questions@vCurb.com.

Guest Con Yee Ling, MD, FAAP Host Paul Wirkus, MD, FAAP. In episode 1 What makes sepsis sepsis? How do you differentiate sepsis in pediatrics and adults? How does a newborn become infected? What is the microbiology? Do preventative measures make a difference? How does sepsis evolve? Send questions to questions@vCurb.com.

Guest David Sandweiss, MD, FAAP Host Paul Wirkus, MD, FAAP. In episode 4 your questions are answered. Find more information at vcurb.com.

Guests Kyle Yasuda, MD, FAAP and Fan Tait, MD, FAAP speak with host Paul Wirkus, MD, FAAP. In this bonus episode physician wellness and prevention are discussed. Can you love your job and be burned out? How do you quantify the costs of burnout? The health and wellbeing of physicians is addressed. Finally, find out what the AAP is doing to help pediatricians.

Guest David Sandweiss, MD, FAAP Host Paul Wirkus, MD, FAAP. In episode 3 Seven points that contribute to burnout are discussed. Hear about stress, chaotic practices, disagreements with leadership, emotionally recharging, conflicts with family events, lack of control over schedule and not taking care of yourself. Take a minute to send in your questions before this topic closes. Send questions to questions@vCurb.com.

Guest David Sandweiss, MD, FAAP Host Paul Wirkus, MD, FAAP. In episode 2 Starting point for burnout, balancing workflow, mindfulness, when you or a colleague need professional help and resources. Send your questions to questions@vCurb.com.

Guest David Sandweiss, MD, FAAP Host Paul Wirkus, MD, FAAP. In episode 1 physician wellness is discussed. Learn how to recognize burnout, what contributes to wellness, who is at risk, measuring burnout and self-assessment resources. For more information visit vCurb.com.

Guest Robert Christensen, MD, FAAP Host Paul Wirkus, MD, FAAP. In episode 4 your questions will be answered. When to start and stop, how long to keep surveilling and what type of data is available regarding hearing outcomes.

Guest Robert Christensen, MD, FAAP Host Paul Wirkus, MD, FAAP. In episode 3 Intermountain’s data set will be discussed. Are different nomograms necessary for different genders and races? Conclusions and next steps for the Utah data set and the latest on Dr. Christensen’s work with Stannsoporfin and Google.

Guest Robert Christensen, MD, FAAP Host Paul Wirkus, MD, FAAP. In episode 2 hear about hemolytic jaundice, labs, transcutaneous bilirubin limitations, which babies have problems, a crystal ball?, and recommendations. Send your questions to vCurb.com.

Guest Robert Christensen, MD, FAAP Host Paul Wirkus, MD, FAAP. In episode 1 hear about Dr. Bhutani's work with the nomogram, kernicterus, phototherapy and complications of phototherapy. For more information visit vCurb.com.

Guest Angelo Giardino, MD, FAAP Host Paul Wirkus, MD, FAAP. This week's episode is Angelo’s Book Club discussing the book Good to Great by Jim Collins. Tune in to hear about the Hedgehog concept, Level 5 Leadership and the Stockdale Paradox. For more information visit vCurb.com.

Guest Rep. Ben McAdams discusses advocacy with host Paul Wirkus, MD, FAAP. In episode 4 hear about how he got started in politics, how he decides what to support and sponsor. How he gathers information, the best way to reach him, the role of lobbyists, leveraging expertise, opposing viewpoints and what he would change. For more information visit vCurb.com.

Guests Tom Metcalf, MD, FAAP and Bill Cosgrove, MD, FAAP discuss advocacy with host Paul Wirkus, MD, FAAP. In episode 3 hear about how they got started with advocacy early in their careers, how to deal with discouragement and advocacy principles. For more information visit vCurb.com.

Guest Mark Del Monte, JD Host Paul Wirkus, MD, FAAP. In episode 2 hear about how you can advocate for kids, why it matters, how to get the word out and your sphere of influence. Send us your questions at questions@vcurb.com.

Guest Mark Del Monte, JD Host Paul Wirkus, MD, FAAP. In episode 1 a teriffic conversation with the CEO/Executive Vice President (Interim) of the American Academy of Pediatrics. Hear about AAP's origins and priorities for children. For more information visit vCurb.com.

Guest Colleen Marty, MD, FAAP Host Paul Wirkus, MD, FAAP. In episode 4 your questions are answered: Hear about resources available after loss, assisting families with the stress, use of SSRI's, POLST forms and assisting with the spiritual needs of families. For more information visit vCurb.com.

Guest Colleen Marty, MD, FAAP Host Paul Wirkus, MD, FAAP. In episode 3: Dealing with grief, how to stay involved, awkward sympathy, comfort and community resources. For show notes visit vCurb.com.