The past, present, and future of paediatric cardiology training at the Johns Hopkins Hospital, in the tradition of Dr Helen Taussig

• Published in: Cardiology in the young Vol. 26; no. 8; p. 1494
• Main Authors: Beasley, Gary S, Murphy, Anne M, Brenner, Joel I, Ravekes, William J
• Format: Journal Article
• Language: English
• Published: England 01-12-2016
• Subjects: Baltimore; Cardiology - education; Education, Medical; Fellowships and Scholarships - history; Fellowships and Scholarships - trends; History, 20th Century; History, 21st Century; Hospitals; Hospitals, University; Humans; Pediatrics - education; Medical education; Pediatric Cardiology Fellowship; Helen Taussig; Johns Hopkins; adult theories of learning
• ISSN: 1467-1107
• DOI: 10.1017/S1047951116001761

Johns Hopkins has been a leader in paediatric cardiology for over 85 years. In the 1940s, Dr Helen Taussig began training fellows in paediatric cardiology at Johns Hopkins at a time when the diagnosis and treatment of CHD were in the earliest stage. Under her leadership, the fellowship developed a strong foundation that has continued to evolve to meet the current needs of learners and educators. In the current era, the Johns Hopkins programme implements the current theories of adult education and actively engages our fellows in learning as well as teaching. The programme uses techniques such as flipped classroom, structured case-based small-group learning, observed and structured clinical examination, simulations, and innovative educational technology. These strategies combined with our faculty and rich history give our fellows a unique educational experience.