Pediatric cardiology in India - In search of a holistic solution

Jaganmohan A Tharakan1, Rajesh Sharma2, Raghavan Subramanyan3

  • 1Department of Cardiology, Paalana Institute of Medical Sciences, Palakkad, Kerala, India.

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Insights

Thought leaders and senior pediatric cardiologists provided insights following a survey of early career professionals in India. Their collective suggestions were compiled into a mini-symposium format for broader dissemination.

Area of Science:

  • Cardiology
  • Medical Education

Background:

  • A recent survey highlighted perspectives of early career pediatric cardiologists in India.
  • This prompted engagement with senior experts in the field.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To gather and synthesize expert opinions on pediatric cardiology in India.
  • To address challenges and opportunities identified by early career professionals.

Main Methods:

  • Invitations were extended to thought leaders and senior functionaries in pediatric cardiology.
  • Comments and suggestions were collected and summarized.
  • A mini-symposium format was utilized for compilation.

Main Results:

  • Expert insights and suggestions were gathered.
  • Key themes and recommendations were identified.
  • A consolidated summary of expert opinions was created.

Conclusions:

  • The mini-symposium provides a valuable resource for understanding expert perspectives.
  • This compilation offers guidance for the future of pediatric cardiology in India.

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