Cardiology: Global Career Scope, Prerequisites & Demerits

Regarding cardiology, there are many seats available in this branch. Six months of preparation is sufficient to secure a seat in cardiology, despite the excessive number of candidates. This is because cardiology has been evolving into a super specialty branch for a considerable amount of time.

Because of this, the majority of institutes already have a branch dedicated to cardiology. If someone wishes to continue studying in their hometown due to family obligations, cardiology is a discipline they should absolutely pursue because there are plenty of seats available there. Because cardiology has a far higher number of available seats than other specialties like rheumatology or endocrinology, it is easier to get into.

• It is highly developed and has several interventions, such as lumbar punctures, pleural taps, and the implantation of central lines.
• The primary focus of this branch is interventions. Numerous studies are being conducted because the field is growing rapidly. This division focuses primarily on interventions.
• If an individual enjoys doing interventions and being in a high- stress environment, cardiology is undoubtedly a good field to choose.

In the nation, cardiologists are highly compensated. Because they have been working in this profession for a considerable amount of time, mentors are highly skilled and knowledgeable in both research and interventions. They can also provide guidance and instruction.

Once you join the branch, you won't have any trouble finding your path. You can always pursue this branch in academia and private practice. A lot of research is done in this branch, which leads to the development of many new techniques, interventions, and technologies. This is a fun branch with a lot to learn.

Regarding patient care, a great deal of research is being conducted, and the patient responds to the medication fairly well.

• Approximately 90–95% of patients are satisfied with the treatment, which makes one
• Approximately 90–95% of patients are content with the care they received, which makes one content and happy no matter where
  they practice.

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Demerits

• This branch has a high voltage. Many MI cases will be received at night. This is not a 9–4 job. Since many MI instances only arise at night, the majority of the time it is a night job.
• There is a higher learning curve and a somewhat higher setup fee
  if one want to practice privately. A small amount of research about the area, its extent, and the doctors who are currently working there should be done before pursuing this branch.

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Scope

• There is fierce competition because there are many cardiologists already working in large cities. One must first work under mentors and senior consultants for a few years before becoming a consultant in a hospital.
• There is less competition in the second and third tiers, so one can practice there for a while, develop a patient base, and then move to a metro city. Obtaining a consulting position in a medical college is also a challenging job. In terms of scope, one can easily find employment, but must relocate for the first few years.

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Career Outside India

• Fellowships in electrophysiology, interventional cardiology, and structural cardiac procedures are available for application. These fellowships are always conducted outdoors. Electrophysiology is located in JIPMER, Jaidev, India.
• After completing cardiology, if one want to relocate abroad, it will be somewhat more difficult to gain entry because the field is focused on interventions, and most nations have some issues admitting foreign cardiologists.
• If one chooses to work outside the office, cardiology may not be the best specialty to choose.
  
• Further options after finishing DM or DNB

1. Fellowships
    Fellowships in interventional cardiology
    Fellowships in Singapore, Korea, Canada, US, UK, Australia
    Fellowships in Pediatric cardiology
    Fellowship in structural heart interventions
    All these fellowships can be done outside or in India and can
   narrow focused to a particular field
2. Practice as consultant in private or in medical college AIMS
   Rishikesh, Jodhpur
3. Can be academically oriented if goes to medical colleges

Prerequisite for Cardiologist

There is no such thing as a precondition, however it will be a little difficult at first for left-handed individuals because everything is designed for right handed people. There won't be any problems after practicing all the little movements for two to three months. It won't have an impact on caliber. Before entering the field of cardiology, one must have a large heart. This field is not for people who are easily frightened.

Institute for Cardiology

1. Central Institutes are all good example PGIMER Chandigarh (lot
   of interventions, lot of hands on)
2. AIMS Delhi
3. GB Pant Delhi
4. SGPGI Lucknow
5. AIMS Rishikesh, Jodhpur
6. Shri Chitra
7. State medical colleges
8. Jaideva Bangalore (very good)
9. Ramaiah
10. Indragandhi medical college in shimla
11. KGMU Lucknow
12. Bangalore medical college
13. Madras medical college

1. Is Physical Disability contraindicated for cardiology?

No, not till or unless it's hands, where even small movements are challenging. Interventions in cardiology can be performed in a
seated position.

Earning Potential

In terms of pay, cardiologists are among the most paid specialties in medicine. They also make up one of the paid branches in India.

2. Is it mandatory to learn echo before joining cardiology course or it is the part of DM resident?

No

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