Task Force 7: Training Guidelines for Research in Pediatric Cardiology

Trainees contemplating a career in investigative cardiology bear a special responsibility to prepare effectively to advance understanding in the broad area of clinical, translational, and basic cardiovascular science as well as population science, behavioral science, quality of care, and outcomes research. Because the research experience is such an integral component, pediatric cardiology training should be carried out in institutions in which the opportunity to participate in research is available. [...]the program director should be afforded latitude in the assignment of responsibilities for the three years of training while guaranteeing full clinical competence.