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Charting Pediatrics: A Podcast About Providing Care for Kids

Now in our eighth season, Charting Pediatrics empowers medical professionals to care for kids with confidence. Brought to you by multidisciplinary experts at Children’s Hospital Colorado, this weekly show shares the latest innovations, groundbreaking research and educational resources in pediatric medicine, while also shedding light on current challenges facing the pediatric healthcare community.

Whether you’re seeking candid conversations about tough topics or evidence-based clinical information, Charting Pediatrics provides relevant insights you can trust. Pediatricians, primary care providers, medical students and anyone passionate about child health can learn from the stories on our show, which are told with humility, compassion, thoughtfulness and even humor. Subscribe and rate Charting Pediatrics on Spotify and Apple Podcasts.

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Meet our hosts

David Brumbaugh, MD, is the Chief Medical Officer at Children's Colorado and practices as a pediatric gastroenterologist. He is an associate professor of pediatrics at the University of Colorado School of Medicine. Dr. Brumbaugh's philosophy is to engage families and their pediatricians in establishing goals of care, keeping the child at the heart of every decision.

Alison Brent, MD, is a pediatric emergency physician and professor of pediatrics at the University of Colorado School of Medicine. She serves as the Medical Director of Physician Relations at Children's Colorado. Dr. Brent is passionate about hospital system improvements that lead to accessible, optimal care for patients, families and community providers. She has a focus on digital health and serves on the AAP Executive Committee on Telemedicine.

Dan Nicklas, MD, is an general academic pediatrician and educator practicing at Children's Colorado with a focus on primary care, and he is an associate professor of pediatrics at the University of Colorado School of Medicine. He also serves as the Medical Director of the Pediatric Call Center, as well as the Clinical Medical Director for the Child Health Clinic. Dr. Nicklas is actively involved in graduate and undergraduate medical education and research.

Sponsorship opportunity

If you are interested in supporting this podcast through sponsorship, we would welcome the chance to speak with you. Please contact us at corporatepartnerships@childrenscoloradofoundation.org.

Listen to our most recent episodes

Bloody Diapers and Worried Parents

June 17, 2025

We're taking a closer look at allergic proctitis in infants—a common but often misunderstood cause of rectal bleeding in otherwise healthy babies. Listen to our experts break it down.

Behind Their Behavior

June 10, 2025

From temper tantrums to school troubles, pediatricians are often the first line for guidance. But how do we know what’s developmentally normal, what’s a red flag and when to intervene? Listen as our experts discuss.

 

Find all episodes below

Bloody Diapers and Worried Parents

June 17, 2025

We're taking a closer look at allergic proctitis in infants—a common but often misunderstood cause of rectal bleeding in otherwise healthy babies. Listen to our experts break it down.

Behind Their Behavior

June 10, 2025

From temper tantrums to school troubles, pediatricians are often the first line for guidance. But how do we know what’s developmentally normal, what’s a red flag and when to intervene? Listen as our experts discuss.

The Current Pediatric Pipeline Problem

June 3, 2025

The pediatric workforce crisis has made a prominent impact on the healthcare community. Staff shortages and long wait times are just the surface of this issue. Listen as our experts explore solutions to this problem.

Long-Term Care for Adult Congenital Heart Disease

May 27, 2025

As treatment of congenital heart lesions improves, the vast majority of babies born with heart problems are living long, healthy lives. Discover the new specialty guiding their transition to adult care.