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Duration: 00:25:03

Inspiring the Next Generation of Academic Pediatricians: We All Play a Role in the Solution

Workforce shortages are real and solutions addressing the causes are years in the making.

In this critical conversation by the Child Health Advisory Council (CHAC), members discuss:
– the obvious and obscure issues impacting student and resident decisions
– sharper declines in MD vs DO students
– Foreign Medical Graduate subspecialty decisions

At the end of this conversation, you’ll have strategies and best practices to incorporate into student and trainee experiences to help mitigate some of the issues impacting shortages.

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Topic Resources.

Expert Opinion: How to Fight the Pediatric Specialist Shortage, D-Magazine, April 3, 2025, Wesley Millican

Pediatric Workforce Shortages Persist in 2024, Children’s Hospital Association, 2024.

Why Are Fewer U.S. MD Graduates Choosing Pediatrics, Bridget Balch, AAMC News, Sept. 2024.

The Pediatric Workforce: Recent Data Trends, Questions and Challenges for the Future, Robert J. Vinci, MD, AAP Publications, June 2021.

Meet the Panel.

Wesley Millican, CareerPhysician, Child Health Advisory Council, Pediatric Insight

Wesley D. Millican, MBA
CEO and Physician Talent Officer

Craig Hillemeier, MD
Pediatric Gastroenterologist

Danielle Laraque-Arena, MD, FAAP
Child Abuse Pediatrics

Valerie Opipari, CareerPhysician, Child Health Advisory Council, Pediatric Insight

Valerie Opipari, MD
Pediatric
Hematologist/Oncologist

Bruder Stapleton, CareerPhysician, Child Health Advisory Council, Pediatric Insight

Bruder Stapleton, MD
Pediatric Nephrologist

Arnold (Arnie) Strauss, Child Health Advisory Council, CareerPhysician, Pediatric Insight

Arnold (Arnie) Strauss, MD
Pediatric Cardiologist

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Duration: 00:17:53

How should you adapt your communication style to fit your team?

Successful communication is about listening, being open and maintaining confidentiality, according to Dr. Arnie Strauss.

Listen to the Child Health Advisory Council members discuss their experiences and learn how to build trust with your teams using the communication tactics that matter most.

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Topic Resources.

Communication for Successful Leadership, Craig Hillemeier, MD

Essential Communication Skills for Leaders, Center for Creative Leadership, August 2024.

How to Speak So that People Want to Listen, Julian Treasure, TEDGlobal, June 2013.

Why Communication is Essential to Effective Leadership, Penn LPS Online. August 2023.

Meet the Panel.

HOST
A national expert in solutions for solving complex faculty leadership and subspecialty talent challenges.

Wesley D. Millican, MBA
CEO and Physician Talent Officer

Emeritus CEO, Penn State Health; Emeritus Dean and Professor of Pediatrics at Penn State University. Read more.

Craig Hillemeier, MD
Pediatric Gastroenterologist

Professor Emeritus and Chair Emeritus at the University of Washington School of Medicine. Read more.

Bruder Stapleton, MD
Pediatric Nephrologist

Professor of Pediatrics at the University of Michigan School of Medicine and C.S. Mott Children’s Hospital. Read more.

Valerie Opipari, MD
Pediatric
Hematologist/Oncologist

Professor and Chair Emeritus of Pediatrics at Virginia Commonwealth University (VCU). Read more.

Bruce Rubin, MEngr, MD, MBA, FRCPC
Pediatric Pulmonologist

Emeritus Professor and Surgeon in Chief at Seattle Children’s Hospital and the University of Washington. Read more.

Robert Sawin, MD
Pediatric Surgeon

Emeritus Professor and Chair of Pediatrics, University of Cincinnati College of Medicine and Cincinnati Children’s Hospital Medical Center. Read more.

Arnold (Arnie) Strauss, MD
Pediatric Cardiologist

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Duration: 00:27:02

Time can’t be managed, we can only manage ourselves, according to Dr. Bruder Stapleton, the moderator of the latest Pediatric Insight discussion, “Time Management: Using Your Work Time Efficiently.”

Everyone is too busy and burnout is often a result of too much to do and not enough time to tackle it all. Hear from the Child Health Advisory Council (CHAC) about how they managed time in each of their healthcare settings, where crises are the norm. Learn from their successes and mistakes along the way.

They talk about how to own your day, prioritizing projects, creating a productive work environment, the art of delegating and ensuring you take the time to look ahead too.

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Topic Resources.

Meet the Panel.

HOST
A national expert in solutions for solving complex faculty leadership and subspecialty talent challenges.

Wesley D. Millican, MBA
CEO and Physician Talent Officer

Professor Emeritus and Chair Emeritus at the University of Washington School of Medicine. Read more.

Bruder Stapleton, MD
Pediatric Nephrologist

Emeritus CEO, Penn State Health; Emeritus Dean and Professor of Pediatrics at Penn State University. Read more.

Craig Hillemeier, MD
Pediatric Gastroenterologist

President and Professor Emerita of SUNY Upstate Medical University. Read more.

Danielle Laraque-Arena, MD, FAAP
Child Abuse Pediatrics

Emeritus Professor and Surgeon in Chief at Seattle Children’s Hospital and the University of Washington. Read more.

Robert Sawin, MD
Pediatric Surgeon

Emeritus Professor and Chair of Pediatrics, University of Cincinnati College of Medicine and Cincinnati Children’s Hospital Medical Center. Read more.

Arnold (Arnie) Strauss, MD
Pediatric Cardiologist

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Duration: 00:20:59

Transitioning out of a leadership role is a personal decision. In this week’s Pediatric Insight episode, the Child Health Advisory Council members talk about when and how they decided it’s time to transition out of a role. A candid discussion about how age, organization readiness, leadership pipeline and joy for the role come into play when deciding to leave. Also, they answer:
•What surprises did they experience during leadership transitions?
•What mistakes have they seen in leadership transitions?

 

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HOST
A national expert in solutions for solving complex faculty leadership and subspecialty talent challenges.

Wesley D. Millican, MBA
CEO and Physician Talent Officer

Emeritus CEO, Penn State Health; Emeritus Dean and Professor of Pediatrics at Penn State University. Read more.

Craig Hillemeier, MD
Pediatric Gastroenterologist

Professor Emerita of Pediatrics, University of Washington School of Medicine. Read more.

Christine Gleason, MD
Neonatologist

Professor of Pediatrics at the University of Michigan School of Medicine and C.S. Mott Children’s Hospital. Read more.

Valerie Opipari, MD
Pediatric Hematologist/Oncologist

Emeritus Professor and Surgeon in Chief at Seattle Children’s Hospital and the University of Washington. Read more.

Robert Sawin, MD
Pediatric Surgeon

Professor Emeritus and Chair Emeritus at the University of Washington School of Medicine. Read more.

Bruder Stapleton, MD
Pediatric Nephrologist

Emeritus Professor and Chair of Pediatrics, University of Cincinnati College of Medicine and Cincinnati Children’s Hospital Medical Center. Read more.

Arnold (Arnie) Strauss, MD
Pediatric Cardiologist

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Duration: 00:24:19

Virtual interviews are here to stay. They’re cost-effective and easier to schedule; however, can you gauge if a candidate is a fit virtually? Dive into this week’s Pediatric Insight podcast where the Child Health Advisory Council discusses their experiences and the do’s and don’ts they’ve gleaned from those for both candidates and interviewers. Moderated by Dr. Bruder Stapleton, they discuss:
  • Best practices for virtual hiring for candidates and interviewers
  • Common pitfalls to avoid
  • How to build a strong team from anywhere

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Meet the Panel.

HOST
A national expert in solutions for solving complex faculty leadership and subspecialty talent challenges.

Wesley D. Millican, MBA
CEO and Physician Talent Officer

Professor Emeritus and Chair Emeritus at the University of Washington School of Medicine. Read more.

Bruder Stapleton, MD
Pediatric Nephrologist

Professor of Pediatrics at the University of Michigan School of Medicine and C.S. Mott Children’s Hospital. Read more.

Valerie Opipari, MD
Pediatric Hematologist/Oncologist

Emeritus Professor and Chair of Pediatrics, University of Cincinnati College of Medicine and Cincinnati Children’s Hospital Medical Center. Read more.

Arnold (Arnie) Strauss, MD
Pediatric Cardiologist

Professor and Chair Emeritus of Pediatrics at Virginia Commonwealth University (VCU).
Read more.

Bruce Rubin, MEngr, MD, MBA, FRCPC
Pediatric Pulmonologist

President and Professor Emerita of SUNY Upstate Medical University. Read more.

Danielle Laraque-Arena, MD, FAAP
Child Abuse Pediatrics

Emeritus Professor and Surgeon in Chief at Seattle Children’s Hospital and the University of Washington. Read more.

Robert Sawin, MD
Pediatric Surgeon

Emeritus CEO, Penn State Health; Emeritus Dean and Professor of Pediatrics at Penn State University. Read more.

Craig Hillemeier, MD
Pediatric Gastroenterologist

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Duration: 00:24:10

During the recruitment process, social events during campus visits are critical in assessing candidate engagement, executive presence and general connectivity with your faculty and leaders. Planned social engagement opportunities allow candidates to better appreciate your culture and to develop the chemistry and sense of belonging that will be key in your efforts to successfully recruit them. In this podcast moderated by Christine Gleason, MD, the Child Health Advisory Council (CHAC) discusses social recruitment strategies that ensure outstanding candidate experiences. They delve into the delicate balance of social issues such as who to invite, having wine at dinner and other appropriate questions that maximize social engagement.

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Meet the Panel.

HOST
A national expert in solutions for solving complex faculty leadership and subspecialty talent challenges.

Wesley D. Millican, MBA
CEO and Physician Talent Officer

Professor Emerita of Pediatrics, University of Washington School of Medicine
Read more.

Christine Gleason, MD
Neonatologist

Professor of Pediatrics at the University of Michigan School of Medicine and C.S. Mott Children’s Hospital. Read more.

Valerie Opipari, MD
Pediatric Hematologist/Oncologist

Emeritus Professor and Chair of Pediatrics, University of Cincinnati College of Medicine and Cincinnati Children’s Hospital Medical Center. Read more.

Arnold (Arnie) Strauss, MD
Pediatric Cardiologist

Professor Emeritus and Chair Emeritus at the University of Washington School of Medicine. Read more.

Bruder Stapleton, MD
Pediatric Nephrologist

President and Professor Emerita of SUNY Upstate Medical University. Read more.

Danielle Laraque-Arena, MD, FAAP
Child Abuse Pediatrics

Emeritus Professor and Surgeon in Chief at Seattle Children’s Hospital and the University of Washington. Read more.

Robert Sawin, MD
Pediatric Surgeon

Emeritus CEO, Penn State Health; Emeritus Dean and Professor of Pediatrics at Penn State University. Read more.

Craig Hillemeier, MD
Pediatric Gastroenterologist

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Duration: 00:28:36

Our latest Pediatric Insight is an insightful discussion on global health initiatives with special guest, Amelie von Saint Andre-von Arnim, MD, UW/Seattle Children’s Director, Pediatric Emergency Medicine and Critical Care – Kenya. Dr. von Saint Andre-von Arnim and the Child Health Advisory Council discuss the realities and benefits of supporting candidates’ desires to share knowledge, research and patient care experiences across the globe. Moderated by Dr. Bruce Rubin, who has supported pediatric care delivery in Ukraine during the conflict, the council brings a unique perspective on the ROI of international health exchanges and programs.

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Meet the Panel.

HOST
A national expert in solutions for solving complex faculty leadership and subspecialty talent challenges.

Wesley D. Millican, MBA
CEO and Physician Talent Officer

Professor and Chair Emeritus of Pediatrics at Virginia Commonwealth University (VCU). Read more.

Bruce Rubin, MEngr, MD, MBA, FRCPC
Pediatric
Pulmonologist

Attending Physician, Seattle Children’s Hospital and Associate Professor of Pediatrics, University of Washington School of Medicine

Amelie von Saint Andre-von Arnim, MD
Attending Physician, Seattle Children’s Hospital

Professor of Pediatrics at the University of Michigan School of Medicine and C.S. Mott Children’s Hospital. Read more.

Valerie Opipari, MD
Pediatric Hematologist/Oncologist

Emeritus Professor and Chair of Pediatrics, University of Cincinnati College of Medicine and Cincinnati Children’s Hospital Medical Center. Read more.

Arnold (Arnie) Strauss, MD
Pediatric Cardiologist

Professor Emeritus and Chair Emeritus at the University of Washington School of Medicine. Read more.

Bruder Stapleton, MD
Pediatric Nephrologist

President and Professor Emerita of SUNY Upstate Medical University. Read more.

Danielle Laraque-Arena, MD, FAAP
Child Abuse Pediatrics

Emeritus Professor and Surgeon in Chief at Seattle Children’s Hospital and the University of Washington. Read more.

Robert Sawin, MD
Pediatric Surgeon

Emeritus CEO, Penn State Health; Emeritus Dean and Professor of Pediatrics at Penn State University. Read more.

Craig Hillemeier, MD
Pediatric Gastroenterologist

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Pediatric Insight: Candid Conversations on Pediatric Leadership
Pediatric Insight: Candid Conversations on Pediatric Leadership
Episode 28: A Legacy of Leadership - Preparation and Succession
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The Child Health Advisory Council discusses how department and division leaders think about succession planning and best practices for preparing the next generation of leaders. Read More

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Duration: 00:26:42

Succession planning is a critical factor in the long-term success of an academic health department. The Child Health Advisory Council (CHAC) explores this topic from several different viewpoints including internal and external approaches to ensuring you have the right team members in place. As you’ll hear in this latest discussion, succession planning begins once you take on a new role and mentoring your team, maintaining relationships outside of your organization and considering the legacy you want to leave behind.

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Meet the Panel.

HOST
A national expert in solutions for solving complex faculty leadership and subspecialty talent challenges.

Wesley D. Millican, MBA
CEO and Physician Talent Officer

Professor Emeritus and Chair Emeritus at the University of Washington School of Medicine. Read more.

Bruder Stapleton, MD
Pediatric Nephrologist

Professor of Pediatrics at the University of Michigan School of Medicine and C.S. Mott Children’s Hospital. Read more.

Valerie Opipari, MD
Pediatric Hematologist/Oncologist

Emeritus Professor and Surgeon in Chief at Seattle Children’s Hospital and the University of Washington. Read more.

Robert Sawin, MD
Pediatric Surgeon

President and Professor Emerita of SUNY Upstate Medical University. Read more.

Danielle Laraque-Arena, MD, FAAP
Child Abuse Pediatrics

Emeritus CEO, Penn State Health; Emeritus Dean and Professor of Pediatrics at Penn State University. Read more.

Craig Hillemeier, MD
Pediatric Gastroenterologist

Emeritus Professor and Chair of Pediatrics, University of Cincinnati College of Medicine and Cincinnati Children’s Hospital Medical Center. Read more.

Arnold (Arnie) Strauss, MD
Pediatric Cardiologist

Professor and Chair Emeritus of Pediatrics at Virginia Commonwealth University (VCU). Read more.

Bruce Rubin, MEngr, MD, MBA, FRCPC
Pediatric
Pulmonologist

Professor Emerita of Pediatrics at the University of Washington School of Medicine. Read more.

Christine Gleason, MD
Neonatologist

Professor and Chair Emerita at Howard University College of Medicine in Washington, D.C. Read more.

Renée Jenkins, MD, FAAP
Adolescent Medicine Physician

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Duration: 00:26:42

What are the key questions academic leaders receive from faculty recruits and how should they respond? In the latest Child Health Advisory Council (CHAC) discussion, members share the top questions they received throughout their careers and how they handled them to ensure the recruit’s concerns were addressed. From career growth opportunities to dedicated research time to personal considerations, they’ve heard it all.

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Meet the Panel.

HOST
A national expert in solutions for solving complex faculty leadership and subspecialty talent challenges.

Wesley D. Millican, MBA
CEO and Physician Talent Officer

Professor Emeritus and Chair Emeritus at the University of Washington School of Medicine. Read more.

Bruder Stapleton, MD
Pediatric Nephrologist

Professor of Pediatrics at the University of Michigan School of Medicine and C.S. Mott Children’s Hospital. Read more.

Valerie Opipari, MD
Pediatric Hematologist/Oncologist

Emeritus Professor and Surgeon in Chief at Seattle Children’s Hospital and the University of Washington. Read more.

Robert Sawin, MD
Pediatric Surgeon

President and Professor Emerita of SUNY Upstate Medical University. Read more.

Danielle Laraque-Arena, MD, FAAP
Child Abuse Pediatrics

Emeritus CEO, Penn State Health; Emeritus Dean and Professor of Pediatrics at Penn State University. Read more.

Craig Hillemeier, MD
Pediatric Gastroenterologist

Emeritus Professor and Chair of Pediatrics, University of Cincinnati College of Medicine and Cincinnati Children’s Hospital Medical Center. Read more.

Arnold (Arnie) Strauss, MD
Pediatric Cardiologist

Professor and Chair Emeritus of Pediatrics at Virginia Commonwealth University (VCU). Read more.

Bruce Rubin, MEngr, MD, MBA, FRCPC
Pediatric
Pulmonologist

Professor Emerita of Pediatrics at the University of Washington School of Medicine. Read more.

Christine Gleason, MD
Neonatologist

Professor and Chair Emerita at Howard University College of Medicine in Washington, D.C. Read more.

Renée Jenkins, MD, FAAP
Adolescent Medicine Physician

Have a question or a topic you’d like us to discuss? Send us an email.