Cardiovascular Disease Research Training Program in Haiti

The goal of this training program is to strengthen research that ultimately improves heart outcomes in Haiti. We address the knowledge gaps in understanding and intervening in the CVD epidemic in Haiti by providing mentored CVD research training to Haitian investigators, training research staff in technical CVD skills, and establishing a CVD Implementation Network to accelerate the uptake of CVD interventions across the country.

Group photo of medical professionals and staff in a health facility, standing and sitting in front of a banner with 'GHESKIO' and related logos.

Echocardiography capacity building

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In collaboration with Washington University Cardiovascular Imaging and Clinical Research Core Lab Haitian physicians completed intensive, hands‑on Echocardiography training using the Sonosite PX platform, including instruction in image acquisition, measurement, and cloud‑based data management. Trainees progress toward full echocardiography certification, and several now serve as Echocardiography leads at GHESKIO, training additional physicians across CVD, OBGYN, and HIV clinics.

Three men in a hospital room conducting an ultrasound scan on a patient lying on a bed. One man is operating the ultrasound machine, and the others are observing.

This work was funded by the NIH John E. Fogarty International Center (D43TW011972).