Well-known as a preeminent leader in Pediatric Cardiology and Electrophysiology, Dr. Jeffrey Kim, M.D. is the Chief of the Division of Pediatric Cardiology. A former BCM/TCH fellow himself, Dr. Kim has earned numerous awards for mentorship, education, and clinical excellence. In addition to giving invited lectures around the world, he serves on journal editorial boards, review panels, and has authored well over one hundred peer-reviewed manuscripts. Dr. Kim plays an active role in fellowship recruitment and education. He provides valuable career guidance to our fellows that only an experienced leader can.
We've Written The Book On It!!
When it comes to pediatric cardiology and related subspecialties, our faculty have authored or edited textbooks in their respective fields. Some are considered the "gold standard" in their disciplines. And it's not just faculty - Texas Children's Hospital fellows have coauthored books and chapters of their own!
During their first weekend here, first year fellows progress through an intensive echocardiography curriculum designed to immediately improve fundamental imaging technique and understanding. Fellows learn from a series of lectures presented by imaging faculty paired with hands-on scanning guided by faculty and our fourth-year imaging fellows. Participants complete a pre- and post-test to assess progress, and prior year results have demonstrated that fellows feel much better equipped to handle clinical responsibilities following the boot camp.
Understanding the importance of how a patient's genetic makeup affects his or her heart condition, Baylor College of Medicine and Texas Children's Hospital provide a Cardiovascular Genetics Clinic which specifically services patients with heart disease related to genetic conditions. This clinic, staffed by cardiologists, geneticists and cardiovascular geneticists boasts a rapidly growing population. Patients benefit greatly from the multidisciplinary approach provided by such a clinic.
In addition to access to the Cardiovascular Genetics Clinic, fellows participate in a Cardiovascular Genetics module. This module, complete with pre- and post-test assessment, is a succinct, focused collection of lectures and guided learning in genetic disorders associated with heart disease. This includes connective tissue disorders, channelopathies and many others, from the very rare to the well-known and provides tremendous benefit to fellows in both patient care and board exam preparation.
With faculty who are international leaders in congenital heart disease and its relationship to neurodevelopment, Texas Children's Hospital offers fellows an opportunity to be involve themselves in this developing field.
Advanced Degrees
Through institutions in the Texas Medical Center (TMC) and in the Houston area, fellows can explore the opportunity of obtaining an advanced degree in education or clinical research. Once completed, TMC’s certificate program in clinical research will have fellows poised to apply for competitive NIH K Awards early in their careers. A Master’s Degree in Education can be pursued through local universities, often supported by scholarship funding.