cardiologist

Cardiologist 

Duties and Responsibilities:

Cardiologists are physicians who have received additional training to prevent, diagnose and treat conditions of the cardiovascular system, which includes the heart and the body's blood vessels. Before practicing as a cardiologist, physicians must graduate from medical school, complete a residency and become board-certified in internal medicine, and then complete a fellowship in cardiology.

Salary: $512,000

Education:

Individuals interested in working in medicine, particularly in treating disorders of the heart, may consider a career in cardiology. Cardiologists are physicians who specialize in heart conditions and other cardiopulmonary problems. Becoming a cardiologist generally entails several years of training beyond undergraduate school, as well as licensure and board certification.