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  • Fellowship in Pediatric Cardiac Surgery

    Designed by: Skillversity
    Duration: 12 Months
    Mode: Hybrid (Online + Clinical Rotations)
    Eligibility: MS/DNB in General Surgery or MCh/DNB in Cardiothoracic Surgery (or equivalent)

    Program Overview

    This one-year fellowship program is designed to equip surgeons with specialized expertise in the diagnosis, surgical management, and postoperative care of congenital and acquired heart diseases in neonates, infants, and children. The curriculum emphasizes clinical decision-making, advanced surgical techniques, perioperative care, and exposure to cutting-edge cardiac surgical innovations.

    Course Curriculum (12 Modules, 12 Months)

    Module 1: Basics of Pediatric Cardiology and Cardiac Surgery

    • Cardiovascular embryology and developmental anomalies

    • Physiology and hemodynamics of congenital heart disease

    • Overview of surgical interventions in pediatric cardiology

    • Preoperative evaluation and multidisciplinary care

    Module 2: Imaging and Diagnostics in Pediatric Cardiac Surgery

    • Echocardiography: TTE and TEE in pediatrics

    • Cardiac catheterization and angiography

    • MRI and CT angiography in congenital heart disease

    • 3D imaging and surgical planning

    Module 3: Acyanotic Congenital Heart Defects – Surgical Management

    • Ventricular and atrial septal defects (VSD, ASD)

    • Patent ductus arteriosus (PDA) and coarctation of aorta (CoA)

    • Atrioventricular septal defects (AVSD)

    • Surgical approaches and outcomes

    Module 4: Cyanotic Congenital Heart Defects – Surgical Strategies

    • Tetralogy of Fallot (TOF) and variants

    • Transposition of the Great Arteries (TGA)

    • Total Anomalous Pulmonary Venous Return (TAPVR)

    • Truncus arteriosus and hypoplastic left heart syndrome

    Module 5: Neonatal Cardiac Surgery and ECMO

    • Surgical care of neonates with complex cardiac anomalies

    • Timing and stabilization before surgery

    • Postoperative management in neonatal ICU

    • Extracorporeal Membrane Oxygenation (ECMO) principles and practice

    Module 6: Valve Repair and Replacement in Children

    • Pediatric mitral and aortic valve pathologies

    • Surgical repair techniques vs valve replacement

    • Ross procedure and homografts

    • Long-term follow-up and anticoagulation management

    Module 7: Minimally Invasive and Hybrid Pediatric Cardiac Surgery

    • Video-assisted and robotic approaches

    • Hybrid procedures: Cath-lab + OR-based techniques

    • Role of interventional cardiology in surgical care

    • Patient selection and outcomes

    Module 8: Postoperative Care and Critical Management

    • Hemodynamic monitoring and ventilatory strategies

    • Management of low cardiac output syndrome

    • Arrhythmias and pacemaker support

    • Nutrition, sedation, and wound care in pediatric patients

    Module 9: Pediatric Cardiac Transplantation and Mechanical Support

    • Indications and eligibility for pediatric heart transplant

    • Surgical techniques and postoperative care

    • Ventricular assist devices (VADs) and bridge-to-transplant

    • Immunosuppression and infection control

    Module 10: Complications and Reoperations

    • Common complications: bleeding, infections, arrhythmias

    • Management of residual defects and heart block

    • Surgical strategies in reoperations and staged surgeries

    • Risk assessment and decision-making

    Module 11: Research, Innovation, and Emerging Trends

    • 3D printing and virtual surgical planning

    • Tissue engineering and pediatric heart valves

    • AI in diagnostics and surgical navigation

    • Pediatric cardiac surgery outcomes research

    Module 12: Ethics, Safety, and Quality in Pediatric Cardiac Surgery

    • Informed consent and parental communication

    • Ethical considerations in high-risk surgeries

    • Quality improvement, morbidity & mortality audits

    • Compliance with NABH and international safety guidelines

    Clinical Training and Hands-On Experience

    • Rotations in pediatric cardiothoracic surgery units

    • Participation in pre-op planning, intra-op assistance, and post-op care

    • Simulations for ECMO, VAD, and emergency scenarios

    • Exposure to surgical innovations and technologies

    Assessment and Certification

    • Logbook of surgical procedures and cases

    • Monthly assessments and surgical planning exercises

    • Final examination (theory + viva + case presentation)

    • Fellowship Certification in Pediatric Cardiac Surgery by Skillversity

    Who Should Enroll

    • Cardiothoracic surgeons aiming to subspecialize in pediatrics

    • General surgeons pursuing advanced pediatric cardiac surgery training

    • Doctors seeking practical exposure to complex congenital heart surgery