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One field that finally learns out loud, together.

Every pediatric discipline has its own conference, journal, and association. The field as a whole has none. We're building that room.

Why we exist

We’re short on a room, not on excellence.

A pediatrician, an OT, a PT, an SLP, an audiologist, a practice owner — each has a room to learn in. So great thinking stays trapped by credential. An SLP never hears how a developmental pediatrician reasons. An OT’s insight never reaches the PT two doors down. Everyone learns in silos — and the child is the one person who needs all of it at once.

The Pediatric Collective is the room that closes that gap: one place where the whole field shows up, teaches each other, celebrates its own, and speaks with one voice.

“We’re not short on excellence. We’re short on a room big enough to hold it.”Chris Callander · Founder
What we hold to

Our values.

  • One field, one voice

    Cross-disciplinary by default. The whole field in one room, learning out loud.

  • Convener, not authority

    We don't outrank the experts or settle clinical debates. We host the room.

  • Free by design

    A seat at the table shouldn't depend on a budget line. Sponsors keep it open.

  • Honor the work

    The field spends its days celebrating other people's children. Here it celebrates its own.

Who we serve

The whole field — in one room.

  • Physicians

    Pediatricians, NPs, and PAs.

  • Therapists

    Occupational, physical, and speech therapists.

  • Allied health

    Audiologists, dietitians, psychologists, social workers.

  • Admin & leaders

    The administrators and practice leaders who keep the doors open.

How the live show works

A real conversation, then the room’s turn.

  • Free to attend

    No dues, no ticket.

  • Monthly · 7:00pm ET

    One evening a month.

  • Fully virtual

    Join from anywhere.

  • Guest interview + live Q&A

    A real conversation, then the room's turn.

  • ~75 minutes

    Worth the evening.

  • Members-only replays

    Miss it live? Watch later.

Get in the room.