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Charm City Checkup

Charm City Checkup is a podcast for pediatric residents made by a pediatric resident. We explore social justice topics and issues that are prevalent and relevant to pediatric residents in the city of Baltimore. Our goal is to spread knowledge of local resources for our patients and families. Join us as we learn about all things social justice in Baltimore!

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All Episodes

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Episode 16 Reading Resources

Charm City Checkup ·

2025/10/31

This brief episode covers Reading Partners and other reading resources available in Charm City. It is a short overview of organizations and free opportunities available to help children who are having difficulties with reading. This short listen is a great way to learn about local literacy resources and how we can support our families with educational resources. ResourcesKhan Academy for KidsScholastic Learn at HomeLegends of Learning | Free math and science games Authors Everywhere! Storytime From

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45:39

Episode 15 Vaccine Hesitancy with Dr. James Campbell

Charm City Checkup ·

2025/08/25

On this episode, we speak with the renowned Dr. James Campbell, a trailblazer in Pediatric Infectious Diseases. We discuss vaccine hesitancy, available resources for families and providers, and how we can better inform ourselves to have these conversations with our patient families. This is an episode you MUST listen to, and you will not regret it! Updated August 2025 AAP Vaccine Schedule: https://publications.aap.org/redbook/resources/15585/AAP-Immunization-ScheduleMotivational Interviewing:

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26:30

Episode 14 General Pediatrics with Dr. Dawan King

Charm City Checkup ·

2025/07/28

On this episode, we speak with Dr. Dawan King, a pediatrician with Mercy Family Care Physicians at Mercy Medical Center in Downtown Baltimore. Dr. King has been named "Top Doctor" by Baltimore Magazine and has served Charm City's children for over 20 years. We delve into Dr. King's experience as a pediatrician in Charm City and discuss ways to navigate challenging health topics with our patients and their families.

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10:11

Episode 13 Safe Sex

Charm City Checkup ·

2025/05/28

This episode is not our typical Charm City Check Up! It is a brief talk about safe sex and how we can best care for and educate our adolescent patients. I share information about sexually transmitted diseases and infections (STD/STI) statistics, and some resources that we have in our Charm City.The Maryland Dept of Health: https://health.baltimorecity.gov/node/93Druid Sexual Health and Wellness Clinic (West Side)1515 W. North Ave. Tuesday and Thursday: 9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.(410) 396- 0176Eastern Se

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25:01

Episode 12 The Movement Team

Charm City Checkup ·

2025/04/28

In this episode, we talk with a local Charm City organization named "The Movement Team." We discuss what resources the organization provides and how we (pediatric residents) can collaborate with local organizations to better serve our patients. Hopefully, you enjoy this episode and learn something about beautiful Charm City.Website: www.themovementteam.comFacebook: www.facebook.com/themovementbaltimoreInstagram: themovement.team

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20:18

Ep 11 Peds GI_Dr. Runa Watkins IBD

Charm City Checkup ·

2025/03/25

On this episode, Dr. Runa Watkins shares her expertise in Inflammatory Bowel Disease in the pediatric population. Dr. Watkins is the Division Head of Pediatric Gastroenterology at the University of Maryland Children's Hospital.

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09:48

Charm City Chief Chat - Why UMD?

Charm City Checkup ·

2025/02/19

In this episodes, the chiefs chat with current residents about what they enjoy about their residency program.

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29:47

Charm City Chief Chat - Proteinuria & Nephrotic Syndrome

Charm City Checkup ·

2025/01/09

On this episode, the chiefs chat with Dr. Bakri Alzarka, a pediatric nephrologist, about nephrotic syndrome.

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14:13

Charm City Chief Chat - Kawasaki Disease & MIS-C

Charm City Checkup ·

2024/12/18

On this episode, we talk with pediatric cardiologist, Dr. Priya Nigam, about Kawasaki Disease and MIS-C.

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27:07

Charm City Chief Chat - Why Chief Year?

Charm City Checkup ·

2024/12/09

The chiefs discuss their path to chief year and how it has impacted their careers.

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20:46

Charm City Chief Chat - Liver & Biliary System

Charm City Checkup ·

2024/11/20

On this episode of Charm City Chief Chat, we talk with Dr. Katy Eslami, a Pediatric Gastroenterology fellow at the University of Maryland, about the liver and biliary system.

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12:23

Charm City Chief Chat - BPD

Charm City Checkup ·

2024/11/20

On this episode of Charm City Chief Chat, the chiefs talk to Dr. Nidhi Kotwal, a pediatric pulmonologist, about Bronchopulmonary Dysplasia.

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32:02

Ep 10-Group A Strep with Dr. Sumanth Cherukumilli

Charm City Checkup ·

2024/09/06

On this episode, I spoke with Dr. Sumanth Cherukumilli about common and some uncommon group A strep infections.

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08:52

Ep 9 - Introducing Janie!

Charm City Checkup ·

2024/04/08

On this episode, I spoke with Janie Outlaw, who is going to be the new host of Charm City Checkup! We talked about what brought her to the field of medicine and which directions she is going to take the podcast!

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22:06

Ep 8 - Asthma in Baltimore

Charm City Checkup ·

2024/02/22

On this episode, I talked with Dr. Lasso, a pediatric pulmonologist about social determinants of health and barriers to care for asthma patients. Asthma is very prevalant in the city of Baltimore. I learned about some of the factors that contribute to the high precentage of children with asthma in the city and ways that we can address social determinants of health.

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30:46

Ep 7 - Infants & Toddlers

Charm City Checkup ·

2023/11/09

On this episode, I am joined by Dr. Brenda Hussey-Gardner to talk about early child hood development and the Infant and Toddlers Program in Maryland.

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22:38

Ep 6 - Food Insecurity

Charm City Checkup ·

2023/09/06

On this episode, I spoke with Dr. Rebecca Carter and Christine Crabbs about food insecurity in Baltimore and the new food pantry program opening at the University of Maryland Midtown Campus.

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17:25

Ep 5 - Trauma Informed Care

Charm City Checkup ·

2023/05/10

On this episode, I spoke with Dr. Sarah Edwards who is a child psychiatrist about trauma informed care and the impact that it can have on our pediatric patients.

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36:14

Ep 4 - Insurance

Charm City Checkup ·

2023/03/06

On this episode, I talk about insurance. I learned the basics about the types insurance that children can have and I spoke with Dr. Ada Offurum and Suzanne Meyer about insurance claims in the hospital setting, resource utilzation and the role that residents can play while our patients are admitted to the hospital.

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25:13

Ep 3 - Adolescent Health

Charm City Checkup ·

2023/01/12

On this episode, I talk with Dr. Matthew Grant about the Adolescent and Young Adult Center and STAR TRACK clinic at the University of Marlyland Medical Center. I also learned about HIV/AIDS and how it particularly affects young people in Baltimore.

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