Interesting Idiosyncrasies
Which ACT attending is most likely to lose their stethescope?
Dr. Blume
True or False: The surgeon who performed the first cardiac surgery at BCH (and in the world) received immediate praise and awards
False! Dr. Robert Gross went against his boss's wishes and waited until he was out of town before performing the first CHD surgery (PDA ligation) in 1938. He was briefly fired then eventually re-instated
When can children return to school post-transplant?
3 months
Which ACT attending plays the trumpet?
Dr. Daly
How many total RNs and NPs are on the ACT team?
9
Which ACT attending is most likely to misplace their coffee mug?
Dr. Kobayashi
In the early 1900s, how did BCH ensure a safe milk supply for it's patients?
The hospital grazed it's own cows on Longwood Avenue!
Which fruit should post-transplant patients avoid?
grapefruit
Which ACT attending are you most likely to run into at the gift shop?
Dr. Williams
1986
Which ACT attending has not used an elevator at BCH since December 2014?
Dr. Singh
Prior to the move to the Hale Building in 2022, what was the name of the old cardiac floor?
8 East
When can a patient get a new pet post-transplant
6 months
Which ACT attending has the skills to moonlight as a general contractor
Dr. VanderPluym
In September 2024 BCH crossed a milestone of how many heart transplants?
400
Which ACT attending is a former US Marine?
Dr. Esteso
What year did Boston Children's open?
1869
Can patients get a tattoo post-transplant?
It depends
Where is Dr. Duhaney going to start her attending career in the fall
**Double jeopardy!!!**
Stanford
How many consults do you have to complete during your transplant evaluation?
4 (5 if old enough for Psych)