Pediatric Cardiology

Catalog description

The Elective involves active participation in outpatient clinics and inpatient rounds with ample supervision and teaching. Initial exposure to the interpretation of electrocardiograms and other noninvasive cardiac techniques such as Holter monitoring, exercise testing and echocardiograms exists. Opportunities to observe cardiac catheterization and interventional pediatric cardiology procedures are provided. The program can be tailored to the needs of the student by contacting the elective director two to three weeks prior to the elective period.