Friday, September 26, 2014

Cardiologist

Cardiologist 

Duties and Responsibilities:A cardiologist is a doctor of the heart, arteries, and veins. A cardiologist will diagnose and treat cardiovascular diseases. They will also promote heart health and provide rehabilitation for those who have undergone surgery or treatment for heart alignment. Invasive non-interventional cardiologists diagnose patients as well as perform catheterizations to examine clogged arteries. 

Salary: Average of $512,000

Education: 
  • Three years of coursework 
  • Four years of medical school
  • After completing medical school, 4-6 years of residency
Reflection: Do you think you would like to be one? Why or why not? 
   Only for the fact that I would have to conduct surgery on someone's heart and know I hold their life in my hands I would not like to be a cardiologist. 


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