Primary Care Perspectives

200th Episode Anniversary Special: 9 years of medical education podcasting at CHOP

A special surprise guest joins us for the 200th episode anniversary! In this episode we explore why CHOP started a medical education podcast, how topics/guests are chosen, and what impact the podcast has had on listeners. Get behind-the-scenes with host and creator, Katie Lockwood, MD, MEd, and learn about the important role of podcasting in medical education. 

Poison Control: Celebrating 40 years of poison prevention at CHOP

This year the Children's Hospital of Philadelphia (CHOP) Poison Control Center celebrates it's 40th anniversary! In this episode, Fred Henretig, MD, one of the founders of the Poison Control Center reviews the history of how the Center came to be and it's role in keeping children safe and healthy in 2025. Robert Bassett, DO, teaches us about how the Poison Control Center operates and what the most common poisoning threats are today and how to prevent them. Meanwhile, Katie Lockwood, MD, MEd, shares that her family has called, so make sure you have 1-800-222-1222 saved in your phone and listen to this fascinating episode for more tips on poison prevention!

Dengue Fever (Episode 198)

Dengue fever is a mosquito-borne viral illness that can have serious complications. In this episode, Lori Handy, MD, MSCE, an attending in the Division of Infectious Diseases and Associate Director of the Vaccine Education Center at CHOP, explains the symptoms of dengue, why the vaccine is uncommonly used, and how to manage fever in a returning traveler. With half of the world's population living where dengue is common, this is an important infection for us to all know about and keep on the differential!

Cannabis Hyperemesis Syndrome (Episode 197)

Marijuana use by teens has been stable over the past few decades with 1 in 5 high schoolers using marijuana regularly. However, THC levels in marijuana have increased and we are seeing more Cannabis Hyperemesis Syndrome (CHS). In this episode, Adam Kronish, MD, explains current trends in marijuana use, the physiology of CHS, and what we can do in primary care to identify and manage this condition. 

Delivering Serious News: Advice from a pediatric hematologist and oncologist (Episode 196)

Delivering serious news is unfortunately a part of pediatrics. While some believe that we are inherently either good or bad at this skill, we know that is not true and that you can learn how to do this well. In this episode, Julie W. Stern, MD, the Director of Outreach Services with the Division of Oncology at Children's Hospital of Philadelphia, shares best practices and lessons learned from years of having difficult conversations. 

Teplizumab (Tzield) and Type 1 Diabetes Prevention (Episode 195)

Tzield or Teplizumab, is a CD3-directed monoclonal antibody to delay the onset of Stage 3 Type 1 Diabetes in adults and pediatric patients aged 8 years and older. This is an important new treatment option because when diabetes is recognized in the early stages (Stage 2), there is an approved treatment that has been shown to delay the need for insulin by about 2-3 years. In this episode, Neha S. Patel, DO, who is an Associate Professor of Pediatrics and an attending physician in the Division of Pediatric Endocrinology and Diabetes at Children's Hospital of Philadelphia, teaches us what we need to know about Tzield and how patients can access it. 

Secondary Trauma and Self Care with Dr. Jessi Gold (Episode 194)

Jessi Gold, MD, MS, shares some of the lessons from her book, How Do You Feel: One doctor's search for humanity in medicine, including managing emotions, addressing burnout, and exploring self-identity. This episode feels like self-care! Learn the difference between secondary trauma, burnout, PTSD, and why healthcare workers are particularly at risk for experiencing trauma. Dr. Gold not only explores the current state of healthcare worker mental health but gives actionable ideas to help the helpers!

Medical Education on Social Media: Advice from Paul Tran, MD, of @alimentaryschool (Episode 193)

Paul Tran, MD, a pediatric gastroenterologist and medical educator, empowers and encourages medical learners through his comedic online medical education, using the handle @alimentaryschool. Listen as we discuss how he got started, the anatomy of a post, and how to respond to online criticism. In addition, we hear about his viral posts and why he's always carrying a notebook. 

Medication and Surgical Options for Metabolic and Bariatric Care of Adolescents (Episode 192)

Two experts from the CHOP Bariatric Program, Joy Collins, MD, and Elizabeth Parks Prout, MD, MSCE, update us on the state of pediatric obesity, the current medication and surgical management options, and the outcomes of these interventions. The Adolescent Bariatric Program at CHOP is a unique collaboration between our Health and Well-being Clinic, surgeons at CHOP and HUP, clinical psychologists, a clinical dietician, a social worker, and a physical activity specialist. In this episode, Drs. Collins and Prout discuss the psychosocial impacts of bariatric surgery and their team-based, holistic approach to treating patients. 

ADHD Treatment: How psychosocial interventions can be used with children and adolescents (Episode 191)

An estimated 11.4% of US children are diagnosed with ADHD. In this episode, Thomas Power, PhD, ABPP, Director of the Center for Management of ADHD at CHOP, discusses a new Clinical Pathway for the Evaluation and Treatment of ADHD and how primary care providers can utilize and promote psychosocial interventions for ADHD. We discuss behavioral parent training, peer interventions, school supports, emotion regulation, and more, in this fascinating episode!