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The Mayo Clinic Center for Congenital Heart Defects in Rochester
includes the divisions of Pediatric Cardiology, Adult Congenital
Heart Disease and Congenital Heart Surgery. Eight pediatric cardiologists,
six adult congenital cardiologists, and three cardiovascular surgeons
staff the center. All faculty members have academic appointments
in Mayo Clinic College of Medicine and teach and supervise medical
students and residents at Mayo Clinic.
The Department of Pediatric and Adolescent Medicine includes more
than 100 pediatric and adolescent physicians specializing in more
than 40 areas and providing care ranging from routine check-ups
to complex surgical procedures. Annually, Mayo Clinic treats more
than 50,000 children and adolescents, including some 5,000 hospital
patients. Each year approximately 3,500 patients are seen in the outpatient
pediatric cardiology clinic. Annually, surgeons perform more than
400 congenital heart operations at Mayo Clinic in Rochester. Each
year there are 4,500 echo-cardiographic procedures and more than
300 cardiac catheterization procedures performed.
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Advisors and Mentors
Our graduate education advisory system is designed to provide you
with comprehensive educational advice and personal support. You
will choose a faculty advisor who will serve as your primary contact.
Visiting Professors
Many prominent professors visit Mayo Clinic each year. They present
their work during noon and/or morning lectures and participate in
hospital rounds. You are encouraged to take full advantage of these
opportunities.
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