Shupyk National Healthcare University of Ukraine has recently started a training program for Pediatric Cardiology. It’s designed for doctors, who are interested in building their career in the field of pediatric cardiology.
Pediatric cardiologist deals with congenital heart defects (from fetus to adult, before and after cardiac surgery), myocarditis, cardiomyopathies, systemic and pulmonary hypertension, arrhythmias, infective endocarditis, heart failure.
It is worth noting that only at the end of 2019th both Pediatric Cardiology and Pediatric Rheumatology have become designated independent specialties in Ukraine.
Training is provided according to both European and American standards and Guidelines for Pediatric Cardiology Programs.
Pediatric cardiologist, after finishing training program in Pediatric Cardiology will then be able independently conduct and interpret:
- ECG results,
- daily ECG monitoring,
- pulse oximetry,
- measurement of blood pressure in the upper and lower extremities,
- daily blood pressure monitoring,
- transthoracic echocardiography.
The benefit of studying at the Department of pediatric cardiology and cardiac surgery is the possibility of maximum involvement in the practical work. The clinical base of the department is the State Institution "Scientific and Practical Medical Center of Pediatric Cardiology and Cardiac Surgery of the Ministry of Healthcare of Ukraine" led by worldwide known cardiac surgeon professor Illya Yemets.
The center is equipped with modern equipment (high level ultrasound devices, angiographs, computer homographs, 2 MRIs each with a heart examination program, which is unique in Ukraine, ergometer, treadmill, CARTO navigation system for electrophysiological procedures, holter-ECG monitor, extracorporeal membrane oxygenating system etc.) for the diagnosis and treatment of diseases of the cardiovascular system in children and adults. The centre has the greatest experience in Ukraine in the field of diagnosis and treatment of congenital heart defects, including newborns.
We will welcome you to our department, if you are dedicated to one of the most interesting field of medicine – pediatric cardiology. All candidates must be certified in Pediatrics or Pediatric Cardiorheumatology in order to be eligible to apply for this training.
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