Cardiologist
Cardiologists are the experts who deal with disorders of heart and other parts of the circulatory system. They conduct medical diagnosis and treatments of heart defects, heart failures, valvular heart disease, blood vessel problems and electrophysiology.
Career Options
- - - Cardiovascular Technician - Cardiologist - Clinical Cardiac Perfusionist - Cardiovascular Surgeon
Educational Qualifications
- - 12th examination, minimum of 50% in aggregate of Physics, Chemistry and Biology from a recognized board. - Seat through competitive exams like NEET, AIIMS, JIPMER Puducherry, CMC-Vellore, etc. to get into medical colleges.
Personal Skills
- - Confidence to knowledge ratio - Care about your patients - Dexterity - Cognitive - Communication skills
Courses to be pursued
- - Diploma in Cardio Vascular Technology - PG Diploma in Clinical Cardiology Course (PGDCC) - B.Sc in Cardiac Care Technology - Post Graduate Diploma in Community Cardiology - Master of Science in Cardio logical nursing - M. Ch in Cardiology - M. Ch Cardiovascular and Thoracic Surgery - DNB Cardio Thoracic Surgery - Doctor of Medicine in Cardiology
Top Colleges
- Lady Hardinge Medical College Address: C-604, ShaheedBhagat Singh Road, Diz Area, Connaught Place, Delhi 110001 Phone: 011 2336 3728 Website: http://lhmc-hosp.gov.in/
Working Conditions
Working conditions are usually pleasant with the work environment being indoors in well lighted exam rooms and hospitals. Hours of work usually exceed 60 hours a week in the busier times. Many cardiologists spend a significant amount of time on call. This can result in being awake at all hours of the night or being asked to come at irregular times to look after a patient.
Top Companies
- Fortis Healthcare Address: Tower A, Unitech Business Park, Block - F, South City 1, Sector - 41, Gurgaon, Haryana - 122001 Phone: +91 124 4921021, +91- 124 4921071, +91 124 4921033 Website: http://www.fortishealthcare.com/careers
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