Jane Somerville is considered the mother of grown up congenital heart disease (GUCH). She pursued her interest in adult congenital heart disease when the focus was on pediatric cardiology. She helped establish the world's first dedicated ward for children and adolescents with congenital heart disease. Throughout her career, she trained many fellows and helped establish GUCH services around the world. She continues to lecture worldwide and help patients with her passion for GUCH.