Teaching medical students pediatric cardiovascular examination by telemedicine.

The aim of this feasibility study was to assess whether medical students can be taught the pediatric examination of the cardiovascular system (CVS) facilitated by telemedicine equipment. The views of the students regarding this new technology were sought in a subsequent questionnaire survey. Seventy-seven (n = 77) medical students attended eight telemedicine sessions that consisted of a lecture, case discussion, and physical examination of a child using an electronic stethoscope.