Cardiologist
Cardiologists are doctors who specialize in
diagnosing and treating diseases or conditions of the heart and blood vessel the
cardiovascular system. Cardiologists receive extensive
education, including four years of medical school and three years of training
in general internal medicine. After this, a cardiologist spends three or more
years in specialized training. That’s ten or more years of training! In order to become certified, doctors who have completed a
minimum of ten years of clinical and educational preparation must pass a
rigorous two-day exam given by the American Board of Internal Medicine. This
exam tests not only their knowledge and judgment, but also their ability to
provide superior care. If your general medical doctor feels
that you might have a significant heart or related condition, he or she will
often call on a cardiologist for help. Whether the
cardiologist sees you in the office or in the hospital, he or she will review
your medical history and perform a physical examination which may include
checking your blood pressure, weight, heart, lungs, and blood vessels.
Salary: $512,000 Annually
Education: cardiologists need to obtain
their bachelor's degree and then enroll in a medical school program. After
graduating from medical school, they complete several years of internal
medicine and cardiology training in a residency program. They must also become
licensed as physicians by their state and pass a certification exam in their
specialty.
REFLECTION:No I wouldn’t want to be one because I’m
already focusing on a better and a different career.