PHM from Pittsburgh

About PHM from Pittsburgh

Welcome to the first in a series of podcasts on pediatric hospital medicine. This series was created to keep the busy physician of today informed and up to date on some of the most important diagnoses and issues we face every day in the care of hospitalized children. There is free CME associated with this via the University of Pittsburgh Medical Center (UPMC). After you have listened to the podcast just go to the link below, sign in and follow the directions, take the short quiz and get your free CME credit. _________________________________________________________________________ If you are new to the Internet-based Studies in Education and Research (ISER) website at UPMC, you will first need to create an account: Step 1. Create an Account https://www.hsconnect.pitt.edu/HSC/home/create-account.do If you have used the ISER website in the past, you can click on the link below and then log onto in order to complete the evaluation for this training: Step 2. Access the activity: Course -6352 History of Pediatric Hospitalist Medicine https://cme.hs.pitt.edu/ISER/servlet/IteachControllerServlet?actiontotake=loadmodule&moduleid=16112 _________________________________________________________________________ Title of Course: History of Pediatric Hospital Medicine Course Director(s): Tony R Tarchichi M.D. – Assistant Professor at the Paul C. Gaffney Diagnostic Group, Children's Hospital of Pittsburgh of UPMC Basil Zitelli M.D. Edmund R. McCluskey Professor of Pediatric Medical Education. University of Pittsburgh School of Medicine. Chief, The Paul C. Gaffney Diagnostic Referral Service. Children's Hospital of Pittsburgh Sara McIntire M.D. Professor at the Paul C. Gaffney Diagnostic Group, Children's Hospital of Pittsburgh of UPMC Disclosure of Course Director(s): No disclosures Target Audience: This activity is directed to physicians who take care of hospitalized children, medical students, nurse practitioners, and physician assistants working in the emergency room, intensive care unit, or hospital wards Objectives: Upon completion of this activity, participants will be able to: • Review the history of hospitalist medicine. •Discuss the current state of Pediatric Hospitalist medicine. •Discuss financial support of Pediatric Hospitalist Programs. • Released: 10/17/2016, Reviewed 10/17/2016 , Expire: 10/17/2016 Accreditation Statement: The University of Pittsburgh School of Medicine is accredited by the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education (ACCME) to provide continuing medical education for physicians. The University of Pittsburgh School of Medicine designates this enduring material for a maximum of (1.0) AMA PRA Category 1 CreditsTM. Physicians should only claim credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity.

Publisher

Dr. Tony Tarchichi

Category

health & fitness · health & fitness

Language

en

Explicit

No

First episode

19 Oct 2016

Latest episode

28 Sept 2026

Latest episodes

14 of 127 episodes have a transcript.

1. 

   28 Sept 2026TRANSCRIPT

   Incomplete Workup for Infants Under 60 days of Life - What to do?

   Zachary Willis, MD, MPH and Tony R. Tarchichi, MD discuss management strategies for infants under 60 days with incomplete workups, offering crucial insights for pediatric care.

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   26 Sept 2026TRANSCRIPT

   Normal Saline Nebulization - Good idea, Bad idea or Indifferent?

   Physicians Jessica Reyes Angel, Tony R. Tarchichi, and Hiren Muzumdar discuss the efficacy and appropriate use of normal saline nebulization in pediatric patients.

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   5 Sept 2026TRANSCRIPT

   ADHD Series Episode 3 - ADHD and Autism

   ADHD Series Episode 3 – ADHD and Autism Target Audience: This activity is directed to physicians, medical students, nurse practitioners, nurses, and physician assistants. Objectives: Upon completion of this activity, participants should be able to: • Differentiate the effects of puberty on individuals with ADHD compared with neurotypical peers, including developmental, behavioral, and emotional considerations. • Identify common co-occurring mental health risks associated with ADHD across adolescence and early adulthood. • Evaluate the concept of hyperfocus and its clinical relevance as a feature of ADHD in affected individuals. Faculty Course Directors: 1.     Kristen Dalope, MD - Assistant Professor, University of Pittsburgh School of Medicine, Department of Psychiatry and Pediatrics No relationships with industry relevant to the content of this educational activity have been disclosed. 2.     Tony R. Tarchichi, MD — Professor of Pediatrics, University of Pittsburgh School of Medicine; UPMC Children's Hospital of Pittsburgh, Paul C. Gaffney Division of Pediatric Hospital Medicine No relationships with industry relevant to the content of this educational activity have been disclosed. 3.    Kelly Beck, PhD — Assistant Professor of Psychiatry, University of Pittsburgh Medical Center No relationships with industry relevant to the content of this educational activity have been disclosed. Conflict of Interest Disclosure: No planners, members of the planning committee, speakers, presenters, authors, content reviewers and/or anyone else in a position to control the content of this education activity have relevant financial relationships to disclose. Accreditation Statement: In support of improving patient care, the University of Pittsburgh is jointly accredited by the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education (ACCME), the Accreditation Council for Pharmacy Education (ACPE), and the American Nurses Credentialing Center (ANCC), to provide continuing education for the healthcare team. Physician (CME) The University of Pittsburgh School of Medicine designates this enduring material activity for a maximum of 1.0 AMA PRA Category 1 CreditsTM. Physicians should only claim credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity. Other health care professionals will receive a certificate of attendance confirming the number of contact hours commensurate with the extent of participation in this activity. Disclaimer Statement: The information presented at this activity represents the views and opinions of the individual presenters, and does not constitute the opinion or endorsement of, or promotion by, the UPMC Center for Continuing Education in the Health Sciences, UPMC / University of Pittsburgh Medical Center or Affiliates and University of Pittsburgh School of Medicine. Reasonable efforts have been taken intending for educational subject matter to be presented in a balanced, unbiased fashion and in compliance with regulatory requirements. However, each program attendee must always use his/her own personal and professional judgment when considering further application of this information, particularly as it may relate to patient diagnostic or treatment decisions including, without limitation, FDA-approved uses and any off-label uses. Released 9/22/2026, Expires 9/22/2029 Below is a link to the course  that is accredited for 1 credits: Coming soon!

Inside a recent episode

Incomplete Workup for Infants Under 60 days of Life - What to do?

Published 28 Sept 2026 · Transcript excerpt

[…] We see a lot less listeria as well. And I do think that we detect a lot more and that helps the outcomes. When we do see actual cases of bacterial meningitis, it is very common to have severe, potentially lifelong outcomes as a result of that. And of course, that requires careful study because you may not be able to necessarily perceive those neurologic adverse outcomes. uh, for, for months or, you know, even a couple of years. And then for febrile infants, you have, so from what I understood, I'm going to say what I think is right. You're going to correct me if I'm wrong. The majority of meningitis, when it occurs in this age group under 60 days is in that first month of life. […]

Who has been a guest on PHM from Pittsburgh

Names identified in recent episode analyses. Showing up to five guests.

• Zachary Willis
• Tony R Tarchichi
• Jessica Reyes Angel
• Hiren Muzumdar
• Heather Joseph

Reach and audience

Public platform figures. Ratings count people who left a rating, not total listeners.

Apple Podcasts (US)

4.5 / 5

46 ratings

Spotify

5.0 / 5

4 ratings

Podcast Authority Score: 48 / 100

A composite of feed quality, social presence, YouTube performance and engagement. Read the methodology.

Quality

76

Social presence

0

YouTube

0

Engagement

51

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