Simulation training in Cardiology - a missed opportunity?

About this episode

This episode discusses the role of simulation training in cardiology and its potential to enhance specialist training.

In this episode of the Heart podcast, Digital Media Editor, Professor James Rudd, is joined by Dr Stephen Hamshere from Bart's Hospital in London, UK. They discuss what simulation training entails, how it can help fill gaps in specialist training and what the future state might look like. If you enjoy the show, please leave us a positive review wherever you get your podcasts. It helps us to reach more people - thanks! Link to published paper: https://heart.bmj.com/content/early/2025/11/19/heartjnl-2025-326598.long

People in this episode

Host: Professor James Rudd

Guest: Dr Stephen Hamshere

Topics covered

• simulation training
• cardiology
• specialist training
• medical education
• future of training

Keywords

• simulation training
• cardiology
• medical education
• specialist training
• future of training

Mentioned in this episode

Organizations: Bart's Hospital, BMJ Group

Places: London

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