Congenital heart disease is one of the most common types of birth defect, affecting up to 8 in every 1,000 babies born in the UK. The term "congenital" means the condition is present from birth. Incorporating Three‐dimensional Printing into a Simulation‐based Congenital Heart Disease and Critical Care Training Curriculum for Resident Physicians John P. Costello MD Laura J. Olivieri MD Congenital heart disease is a general term for a range of birth defects that affect the normal way the heart works.