What Makes an Effective Chief of Pediatric Cardiology: Insights From Chiefs of North American Pediatric Programs.

ABSTRACT:

Background

Although the position of a pediatric cardiology chief is often seen as the apex of one's academic career, its roles, responsibilities, and qualifications are not well defined in the literature. This study was done to gain further insight of the role and attributes of a pediatric cardiology chief by surveying those who are currently serving the position across North American centers.

Methods and results

This was a mixed-methods study with a survey given to North American pediatric cardiology chiefs at programs with fellowship training programs. The survey was a semistructured questionnaire that was independently reviewed by 3 cardiologists. Smaller private practice groups and nonacademic programs were excluded. Survey inventory included items rated on a 5-point Lik

SUBMITTER: Kim ME 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC11935658 | biostudies-literature | 2024 Nov

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature