As the 5th largest Pediatric Heart Center in the U.S., and the only freestanding children's hospital in Arizona, the learning opportunities at PCH are unparalleled. Widely regarded as the premiere congenital cardiac center in the Southwest, the Heart Center's referral base extends beyond the borders of Arizona. The geographic, economic, and cultural diversity present across this wide region guarantees our graduates are well prepared for a successful career in any future practice environment.