
Pediatric Retreat
Exchange Program
What is PREP?
An exchange program to assist current practicing pediatric perfusionists in visiting other centers to foster community and learning
I'm interested in hosting!
I'm interested in a site visit!
Goals
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An incubator for innovation and collaborative research projects
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A conduit for the free flow of ideas throughout the pediatric perfusion community
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An extension of the community-building goal of the PPR planning team, and an opportunity to benefit ALL aspects of the community, bringing everyone together
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​Please use the form above to express interest in the site visits below, in addition to those not specifically listed:
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​UCSF Benioff Children's
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​San Francisco, CA
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Contact: Clinton Jones
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Low birthweight neonates and micropremies
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​Children's Medical Center of Dallas
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Dallas, TX
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Contact: Richard Ginther
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Three-region perfusion, circuit miniaturization, Essenz pump system, Epic EMR, ABO incompatible, VAD (centimag, pedimag, Hearmate, Heartware, Berlin), High Flow/HCT%, PediPERForm, No-MUF, Bi-V program
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Norton Children's Hospital​
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Louisville, KY​​
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Contact: Molly Oldeen
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Spectrum, Low Prime Volume, Blood Conservation​
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***More sites to be added as the program grows​
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ABCP CEUs
Perfusionists can earn 5 CATEGORY III -- Individual Educational And Other Self-Study Activities (maximum 10) for participation in a site visit to an outside hospital to advance one’s practice. This requires a written summary as required by ABCP.
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FUNDING
PREP is meant to be self funded, however, please see below for potential funding opportunities:
​Sarns Terumo Perfusion Education Fellowship Award
Application Dates: July 1st, 2026-September 26th, 2026.
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