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Virtual Curbside

Paul Wirkus

Booking Overview

This clinician-led medical education interview show focuses on practical pediatric care, with recurring external guests who are pediatricians, subspecialists, and child-health experts. Agencies could credibly pitch pediatric clinicians, child and adolescent mental-health specialists, and experts in relational or behavioral health; booking difficulty is medium because guests generally need relevant medical credentials and specialized clinical expertise.

Metrics

Episodes: 358

Frequency: Weekly

Rating: 4.9/5.0

Estimated listeners: 1,000 - 10,000

Listener location: USA

Contact Information

Publicly listed emails

office@aaputah.org

questions@vcurb.com

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Host

Paul Wirkus - Pediatrician, MD, and Fellow of the American Academy of Pediatrics.

Booking Intelligence

Booking Requirements

medium
Typical Credentials:  
Pediatricians, medical specialists, child and adolescent mental-health clinicians, and other healthcare professionals with directly relevant clinical expertise.
Required Achievements:  
Medical degree and clinical practice experience, Specialized expertise in pediatric, behavioral-health, or relational-health care, Ability to translate clinical knowledge into practical guidance for pediatricians

Recent Guest Discussions

Kristi Kleinschmit - Evaluating Hallucinations And Delusions In Children And Adolescents, Safety Assessment, Psychiatric And Medical Causes, Diagnostic Workup, And Urgent-care Decisions.

Kristi Kleinschmit - Schizophrenia In Children And Adolescents, Symptom Onset, Genetics, Cannabis Use, Comorbidities, Treatment, Prognosis, And Transitions To Adult Mental-health Care.

Kristi Kleinschmit - Psychosis In Children And Adolescents, Schizophrenia, Hallucinations, Delusions, Differential Diagnosis, Medical Evaluation, Treatment, And Pediatric Mental-health Referrals.

Quang-Tuyen Nguyen - Relational Health In Pediatric Practice, Practical Support For Vulnerable Families, And Strengthening Social And Emotional Health In Children.

Neal Davis - Relational Health, Early-childhood Health Care, Supporting Families, Pediatric Practice, And Systems That Improve Outcomes For Children And Families.

Recent Topics

Health, Pediatrics, Child Mental Health, Behavioral Health, Adolescent Medicine

Episodes

Here's the recent few episodes on
Virtual Curbside
:

Episode 405: #94-2 Vitamin K Deficiency: Guidance & Supplementation

October 13, 2026

In Episode 2 of our series on vitamin K deficiency bleeding (VKDB), our host Paul Wirkus, MD, FAAP and two experts, Kristan Scott, MD, MSHP and Sarah Coggins, MD, MSCE explore why intramuscular (IM) vitamin K is recommended for newborns, how current supplementation guidelines were established, and what the evidence tells us about its effectiveness. We compare oral and IM administration, discuss why recommendations vary between countries, and review findings from studies in Denmark, Sweden, an...

Episode 404: #94-1 Vitamin K Deficiency: Newborn Recommendations

October 06, 2026

This month, we begin a new series on Vitamin K Deficiency with host Paul Wirkus, MD, FAAP and two experts,  Kristan Scott, MD, MSHP and Sarah Coggins, MD, MSCE joining us to explore why newborns are particularly vulnerable to vitamin K deficiency and how our approach to prevention has evolved over time.In this first episode, we discuss the history and progression of vitamin K use in newborns and why breast milk alone does not provide enough vitamin K to meet an infant’s needs. We also explore...

Episode 403: #93-4 Psychosis: Q & A

September 29, 2026

In this Q&A episode, we wrap up our series on psychosis by exploring the important role of family, relationships, and support systems in caring for children and adolescents experiencing psychosis. Our host Paul Wirkus, MD, FAAP and guest Kristi Kleinschmit, MD discuss how household dynamics can influence recovery, including the importance of predictability, stability, and a supportive home environment. They also revisit the concept of low expressed emotion and whether it remains a recomme...

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Frequently asked questions

Here's some frequently asked questions for
Virtual Curbside
:

How do I get in touch with Virtual Curbside?

Virtual Curbside is hosted by Paul Wirkus. Its publicly listed emails are office@aaputah.org and questions@vcurb.com. For guest bookings, the host or producer is usually the best person to reach. Podseeker helps you find direct host and producer contacts and pitch from your own inbox.

What is the email for Virtual Curbside?

The publicly listed emails for Virtual Curbside: office@aaputah.org and questions@vcurb.com.

How many listeners does Virtual Curbside have?

Podseeker estimates Virtual Curbside reaches 1,000 to 10,000 listeners per episode. Only the publisher has exact numbers.

Who is an ideal guest for Virtual Curbside?

Virtual Curbside typically books working professionals with real expertise. Typical guest background: Pediatricians, medical specialists, child and adolescent mental-health clinicians, and other healthcare professionals with directly relevant clinical expertise. Common among recent guests: Medical degree and clinical practice experience; Specialized expertise in pediatric, behavioral-health, or relational-health care; Ability to translate clinical knowledge into practical guidance for pediatricians. Recent guests include Kristi Kleinschmit, Kristi Kleinschmit, and Kristi Kleinschmit.

How hard is it to get booked on Virtual Curbside?

Medium. Guests usually need solid credentials in the topic and an idea that fits the show.

What topics does Virtual Curbside cover?

Recent episodes cover Health, Pediatrics, Child Mental Health, Behavioral Health, and Adolescent Medicine. Pitch an idea tied to one of these topics and mention a recent episode.

Publicly listed emails

office@aaputah.org

questions@vcurb.com

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