Paul Cooper1, Morgan Hindes2, Timothy M. Maul3,4, Stephen C. Cook5
Congenital Heart Disease, Vol.12, No.3, pp. 309-314, 2017, DOI:10.1111/chd.12441
Abstract Objective: Medical residents are exposed to increasing numbers of adults with congenital heart
disease (ACHD). While inadequate ACHD knowledge may lead to inappropriate practice, this educational deficit has not been investigated. Our aim was to analyze residents’ attitudes, perceived
ability, and knowledge of ACHD medicine.
Design, Methods, Outcome Measures: A single center, multiprogram cross-sectional study was
conducted in 2015 using an electronic survey to assess 472 medical residents’ perceived knowledge and self-assessed skills related to ACHD medicine. Demographic data obtained included age,
gender, level of training and program type.
Results: The survey was completed by 25% of surveyed residents (N… More >
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