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Episode 53: Family and Partner Considerations During Recruitment of Academic Faculty – Part 2
March 4, 2026 | Duration: 23:05 | Moderator: Danielle Laraque-Arena, MD, FAAP
In part two of our latest Pediatric Insight conversation, members of the Child Health Advisory Council (CHAC) reflect on the institutional approaches that help ensure recruitment processes remain thoughtful, inclusive, and successful over the long term. The conversation highlights the importance of early communication, collaboration across departments, and recognizing the many factors that influence a candidate’s decision to join and stay with an institution.
When institutions approach recruitment with that level of care and intentionality, it strengthens both faculty retention and the communities we ultimately serve.
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Recent Pediatric Insight Conversations
Episode 52: Family and Partner Considerations During Recruitment of Academic Faculty
Episode 52: Family and Partner Considerations During Recruitment of Academic FacultyWhen recruiting academic faculty, the conversation extends far beyond contracts and credentials. Family and partner considerations often play a pivotal role in whether a candidate ultimately says yes.
In this Pediatric Insight conversation, Danielle Laraque-Arena, MD, FAAP, moderates a thoughtful discussion where the Child Health Advisory Council (CHAC) members cover how institutions can strategically and authentically address family needs throughout the recruitment process.
Moderator: Danielle Laraque-Arena, MD, FAAP
Duration: 17:03
Episode 51: Strategies for Developing Effective Recruitment Packages – Considering All Stakeholders
Episode 51: Strategies for Developing Effective Recruitment Packages – Considering All StakeholdersFunds that flow for supporting academic physician recruitment are often varied across health systems. In the latest Pediatric Insight episode, council members discuss strategies to get the support needed to recruit top candidates.
Moderator: Craig Hillemeier, MD
Duration: 17:32
Episode 50: Recruitment and Career Development of Physician Scientists – Part 2
Episode 50: Recruitment and Career Development of Physician Scientists – Part 2Drs. Strauss and Edwards continue the conversation and cover the topics of protected time, lab space, Scientific Oversight Committee and maintaining long-term perspective.
Special guests for part two include Drs. D. Brent Polk, Richard Shugerman and Danielle Laraque-Arena.
Moderators: Arnold Strauss, MD and Kathryn M. Edwards, MD
Duration: 15:12