Welcome to the Boston Children’s Hospital Clinical Pathways Podcast!

Clinical pathways are educational reference tools developed by Boston Children’s Hospital clinicians which focus on the diagnosis and management of a wide variety of clinical conditions. On this show, moderator Miya Bernson-Leung, MD, EdM, interviews clinical experts to take you behind the pathways, discussing why the pathway was developed and key takeaways for clinicians seeking to implement the pathway and provide safe, effective, evidence-based care to children.


Each episode is accredited for continuing education credits for physicians, PAs, nurses, and pharmacists. Click on the link beside each episode to complete the survey for continuing education credit.

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Every episode of the Boston Children’s Hospital Clinical Pathways Podcast is accredited by the Boston Children’s Hospital’s Continuing Education Department for AMA PRA Category 1 Credits™ for physicians, contact hours for nurses, AAPA Category 1 CME credits for physician assistants, and CPE credits for pharmacists. To claim credits, please listen to the episodes below and complete the brief corresponding survey for each episode.

Miya Bernson-Leung headshotMiya Bernson-Leung, MD, EdM

Medical Director, Continuing Education

Associate, Department of Neurology; Director, Child Neurology Residency Training Program

Assistant Professor of Neurology, Harvard Medical School

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Episode 1: Emergent and Urgent Asthma

This episode of the Boston Children’s Hospital Clinical Pathways Podcast reviews the Emergent and Urgent Asthma pathway, focused on improving consistency and quality of care for children presenting with asthma exacerbations. The discussion highlights the importance of early severity assessment, prompt administration of systemic steroids, efficient use of bronchodilators and adjunctive therapies, and avoidance of unnecessary testing. Emphasis is placed on interprofessional collaboration and aligning emergency care with inpatient and outpatient asthma management guidelines to improve patient outcomes. Click here to register for continuing education credit.

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Episode 2: Acne

This episode of the Boston Children’s Hospital Clinical Pathways Podcast explores the development and implementation of the Acne clinical pathway, emphasizing the role primary care clinicians can play in managing this common, chronic condition. Through a dialogue between primary care and dermatology experts, the discussion highlights evidence-based treatment strategies, realistic expectations for therapy, adherence challenges, and the psychosocial impact of acne. The speakers also address emerging topics such as social media influences, treatment equity for patients with skin of color, and safe use of common acne therapies. Click here to register for continuing education credit.
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Episode 3: Newly Arrived Immigrant Patients

This episode of the Boston Children’s Hospital Clinical Pathways Podcast introduces the pathway for Newly Arrived Immigrant Patients, designed to support clinicians during the first primary care encounter but also applicable to other care settings. The discussion highlights evidence-based screening recommendations, common knowledge gaps around infectious tropical diseases, and the importance of flexibility and clinical judgment based on individual patient circumstances. Emphasis is placed on strengthening the medical home, building trust with immigrant families, and addressing social, mental health, and structural barriers to care alongside medical needs. Click here to register for continuing education credit.
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Episode 4: Lead Poisoning

This episode of the Boston Children’s Hospital Clinical Pathways Podcast explores the Lead Poisoning clinical pathway, emphasizing prevention, early detection, and coordinated management of childhood lead exposure. The discussion highlights populations at highest risk, the intersection of housing, nutrition, and environmental justice, and the critical role of partnerships between clinicians, families, and public health systems. The pathway is designed to empower clinicians to navigate screening requirements, support families through complex follow-up, and reduce the neurodevelopmental impact of lead exposure. Click here to register for continuing education credit.
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Episode 5: Vitamin D Deficiency

This episode of the Boston Children’s Hospital Clinical Pathways Podcast reviews the development and clinical application of the Vitamin D Deficiency pathway, designed to guide both specialty and primary care providers in screening, treatment, and follow-up. The discussion highlights common and overlooked risk factors for deficiency, practical supplementation strategies, safety considerations, and when specialty referral is necessary. Emphasis is placed on empowering clinicians to manage vitamin D deficiency effectively within the medical home using standardized, evidence-based guidance. Click here to register for continuing education credit.

More episodes coming soon!