Finley JP, Ramsay JM, Bullock A, Chen RP, Warren AE, Wong KK. Benefits of an international working exchange in pediatric cardiology.
Pediatr Cardiol 2011;
32:59-62. [PMID:
20936467 DOI:
10.1007/s00246-010-9816-4]
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Abstract
This report describes a 1-year exchange between members of two pediatric cardiology centers: one in Canada and one in Australia. Five cardiologists participated in sequence, fully engaging in the activities of the host department. The motivation of the exchange was broadly educational including clinical experience, shared expertise, teaching, and research collaboration. Structured debriefing confirmed the value of the exchange. In addition to the experience of working in a different medical system, eight research papers were developed, with two research projects ongoing as well as subsequent exchanges of nursing and technical personnel. Interchange between two academic departments can add strength to both and allow development of new skills and research activity.
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