California Pediatrics

California Pediatrics

A podcast by pediatricians from the four California chapters of the American Academy of Pediatrics. Four chapters, one state, one voice. Current affairs, highlights on career paths, and tips for parents.

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January 21, 2026 23 mins

In episode 9 of California Pediatrics, Maya Kumar, MD, FAAP, FRCPC shares her trajectory in medicine and how a pediatric clinical rotation involving teenage mothers led her on the path of adolescence medicine, with a focus on eating disorders and nutrition concerns, as well as reproductive health. This is the Audio version. Find the video on Apple Podcasts and Youtube.

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In Episode 8 of California Pediatrics, hosts Grant Christman, MD, MACM, FAAP and Ilan Shapiro, MD, MBA, FACHE, FAAP have a conversation with Jeffrey Birnbaum, MD, FAAP, a pediatric emergency medicine physician who became a passionate firearm injury prevention advocate after the 2018 school shooting of his alma mater, Marjory Stoneman Douglas High School in Parkland, Florida.

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In Episode 8 of California Pediatrics, hosts Grant Christman, MD, MACM, FAAP and Ilan Shapiro, MD, MBA, FACHE, FAAP have a conversation with Jeffrey Birnbaum, MD, FAAP, a pediatric emergency medicine physician who became a passionate firearm injury prevention advocate after the 2018 school shooting of his alma mater, Marjory Stoneman Douglas High School in Parkland, Florida.

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November 27, 2025 9 mins

In Episode 7 of California Pediatrics, Yasmine Choroomi, MD and Elizabeth Volpicelli, MD announce the California Cares Food Drive, a statewide initiative and fun competition involving all the pediatric residency programs in California. Pediatric trainees may submit photos and videos of their efforts via email to sopt.districtix@gmail.com and post on social media with the hashtag #CAres as well as tagging their ...

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November 27, 2025 9 mins

In Episode 7 of California Pediatrics, Yasmine Choroomi, MD and Elizabeth Volpicelli, MD announce the California Cares Food Drive, a statewide initiative and fun competition involving all the pediatric residency programs in California. Pediatric trainees may submit photos and videos of their efforts via email to sopt.districtix@gmail.com and post on social media with the hashtag #CAres as well as tagging their ...

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In Episode 6 of California Pediatrics, hosts Melissa Ruiz, MD, FAAP and Eric Ball, MD, FAAP have a conversation with special guest Nicole Webb, MD, FAAP as she discusses her professional trajectory and irrevocable passion as an advocate for children.

This is the audio version. All episodes are published in Audio and Video formats.

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In Episode 6 of California Pediatrics, hosts Melissa Ruiz, MD, FAAP and Eric Ball, MD, FAAP have a conversation with special guest Nicole Webb, MD, FAAP as she discusses her professional trajectory and irrevocable passion as an advocate for children.

This podcast series is funded by a Healthy People 2030 grant from the American Academy of Pediatrics (AAP). A collaborative effort of the four...

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In Episode 5 of California Pediatrics, hosts Grant Christman, MD, MACM, FAAP and Eric Ball, MD, FAAP interview special guest Phyllis Agran, MD, FAAP as she discusses her passion as an advocate for child passenger safety and drowning prevention, both locally in Orange County and statewide in Sacramento.

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In Episode 5 of California Pediatrics, hosts Grant Christman, MD, MACM, FAAP and Eric Ball, MD, FAAP interview special guest Phyllis Agran, MD, FAAP as she discusses her passion as an advocate for child passenger safety and drowning prevention, both locally in Orange County and statewide in Sacramento.

This podcast series is funded by a Healthy People 2030 grant from the American Academy of...

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In Episode 4 of California Pediatrics, hosts Grant Christman, MD, MACM, FAAP and Melissa Ruiz, MD, MPH, FAAP interview special guests Katherine Killmond, MD and Mithya Morton, MD as they discuss the implementation of a Medical Legal Partnership as a tool for pediatric residents in Orange County to assist individuals at risk of homelessness.

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In Episode 4 of California Pediatrics, hosts Grant Christman, MD, MACM, FAAP and Melissa Ruiz, MD, MPH, FAAP interview special guests Katherine Killmond, MD and Mithya Morton, MD as they discuss the implementation of a Medical-Legal Partnership as a tool for pediatric residents in Orange County to assist individuals at risk of homelessness.

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Hosts Eric Ball, MD, FAAP and Melissa Ruiz, MD, MPH, FAAP interview special guest Benjamin Hoffman MD, FAAP, pediatrician and past president of the American Academy of Pediatrics, who became involved in advocacy towards safer pediatric products early in his medical career - and continues to do so as a subject matter expert.

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Hosts Eric Ball, MD, FAAP and Melissa Ruiz, MD, MPH, FAAP interview special guest Benjamin Hoffman MD, FAAP, pediatrician and past president of the American Academy of Pediatrics, who became involved in advocacy towards safer pediatric products early in his medical career - and continues to do so as a subject matter expert.

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Pediatricians on Social Media – A Public Health Strategy (Episode 2)

Special guest Ilan Shapiro, MD, MBA, FACHE, FAAP, a pediatrician in Los Angeles, CA is Chief Health Correspondent and Medical Affairs Officer at AltaMed Health Services. Hosts Melissa Ruiz, MD and Grant Christman, MD discuss Dr. Shapiro's trajectory in medicine and how he became involved as a public figure in pediatrics, b...

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Pediatricians on Social Media – A Public Health Strategy (Episode 2)

Special guest Ilan Shapiro, MD, MBA, FACHE, FAAP, a pediatrician in Los Angeles, CA is Chief Health Correspondent and Medical Affairs Officer at AltaMed Health Services. Hosts Melissa Ruiz, MD and Grant Christman, MD discuss Dr. Shapiro's trajectory in medicine and how he became involved as a public figure in pediatrics, b...

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(Audio) Smita Malhotra, MD, FAAP is the medical director of Los Angeles Unified School District (LAUSD), the second largest in the nation. Hosts Melissa Ruiz, MD and Grant Christman, MD discuss the LAUSD health system, and the response after the recent wildfires.

This podcast series touches on health topics, tips for parents, and highlights on the guest's career path. You may also watch this episode on

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Smita Malhotra, MD, FAAP is the medical director of Los Angeles Unified School District (LAUSD), the second largest in the nation. Hosts Melissa Ruiz, MD and Grant Christman, MD discuss the LAUSD health system, and the response after the recent wildfires.

This podcast series touches on health topics, tips for parents, and highlights on the guest's career path. You may also watch this episode on YouTube

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