Heart to Heart Surgical Program (HTHSP) This program is truly the heart of Heart to Heart International.  Through  HTHSP, children from around the developing world are brought to the United States to receive life saving operations.  The program was begun in 1990 and since then has served over fifty children. These services, which are provided free of charge for the patient and his/her family, have been administered at three hospitals across the United States. For more information about this program and its participants please explore the Patient Archive.

The Equipment Donation Program gathers high-quality diagnostic and general care medical equipment for redistribution in the developing word.  Specifically, Heart to Heart International focuses on individual facilities within a developing nation so the impact of such donations is concentrated and beneficial.  Heart to Heart International is looking for older, but usable diagnostic equipment such as 2-D echocardiogram machines (VCRs to record the images), EKG machines, and intra-aortic pumps. In addition, disposable medical equipment (such as cardiac catheters, guiding sheaths, etc.) is collected for re-distribution as well.  If you are a medical care professional and would like to learn about how your medical facility can help please fill-out this brief online form.
 

Heart to Heart Physician Mini-Fellowship Program The original goal of Heart to Heart International's Mini-Fellowship program was to have a foreign physician accompany every surgical patient admitted brought to the United States.  While this approach has proven ineffective because of the relatively short stays afforded each visiting physicians, the program itself has remained an integral part of Heart to Heart.  Mini-fellowships are now offered for 4-12 weeks and follow an intense curriculum in pediatric cardiology, including study of  echocardiograms and cardiac catheterization techniques.  These educational experiences are provided at no charge to the participating physicians.  For more information about this program, please contact Heart to Heart International at the address listed below

 

Heart to Heart Surgical Fellowship Program The Surgical Fellowship Program is an new attempt to help develop long-term solutions to the lack of cardiac health care available in developing nations.  It is a limited program offered only to fully licensed surgeons hailing from selected developing nations.  Chosen physicians participate in a full, year-long cardiac surgical fellowship program with a particular emphasis on pediatric surgery.  This program is continuing to evolve and for more information please contact Heart to Heart directly at the address listed below.

Heart to Heart Student Internship Program

The Student Internship Program is a new opportunity available for college students who have completed at least two years of study.  The program is especially appropriate for student who are pursuing careers in the medical or related health cares fields, international affairs, or have a special interest in public service.  The program consists of a semester long, paid internship, offered in both the fall and spring. Ten week summer internships are available as well.  More information will be available soon.

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